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4842105High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661383New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484381High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517669Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661667Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727747Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
775346Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727644Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334944Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334840Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337736Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727534Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705227Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512527Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
795025HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 38 without PV or HERS 4 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_ZEN_101618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:44:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
338522Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334622Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761021Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
335020Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337120Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
723719Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
725119Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
676719Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
338718Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334717Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
555317Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
655517Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
717516Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763816Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
654916Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
658416Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
594516Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342016Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698815Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
697815Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342915High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
620215Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
697214Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
715714A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
774714A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
344214Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
335914Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
466314Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764113Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713413Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
697613Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
678313Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
666713Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
689413Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
689613Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
559313Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing HomesThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for builders, contractors, homeowners, and policy-makers. This document is intended to explore the issues surrounding heat pump water heaters (HPWHshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hpwh.pdf3/7/2012 3:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
644213Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
692912DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698312Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705812Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777512DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
794812HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties/Philgreen Construction, Green Leaf Street, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS -8 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Revive_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:32:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
794911HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Elements Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 48 without PV or HERS 28 with PV. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_Elements_101818_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
775411Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698911Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
697311Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705611Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
719411Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
721211DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
688911Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
683111Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675911Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675011New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
656311Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
653711Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
343111Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
670310Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665810Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
679610Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
680810Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
684410Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
686110Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
683010Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
712410Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698010Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698510Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
699510Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705110Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738510Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
721910Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732010Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
336510Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
541210Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
607810Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
656610Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
647410Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
653310Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
653410Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
613210Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72209Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73409Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77779DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77789DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77799DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70749New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70879DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71819Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71799Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68269Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67849Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65249Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64679Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57069Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33459Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47419Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66558Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69068Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71898New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70788Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70938Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69968Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70048Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69698Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74068Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75988Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72268Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72278Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72838Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57368Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58668Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50188Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49318Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64708Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64788The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65678Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72217Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74097Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77767DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69427New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70407Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71237Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70807Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68277Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68097Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67707Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67737Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64447Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65027Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61047Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program Specification DevelopmentThe DOE research team Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_ee_manufactured.pdf3/4/2013 12:04:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62887Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54137Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58877Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47037High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34787Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33737Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33797Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67046No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67696Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68326West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68936Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69336Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70886New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70796Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70616Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70636Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71916Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71876DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71886Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72146DOE ZERH Case Study: New Town Builders, Town Homes at Perrin's Row, Wheat Ridge, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project with 26 units in the cold climate that got a HERS 54 without PV, or HERS 28 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/NewTown_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:46:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72096DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72006DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72016DOE ZERH Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Marine Drive and Port Hadlcok, Coupeville and Port Hadlock WACase study of two DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the marine climate that got HERS 39 and 38 without PV or HERS 2-12 and -9 with PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 10.25” SIP roof; https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CVH_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:12:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70386Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69996Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70486Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77746DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79206Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74076Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74646Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72176DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73346Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73316Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33806Analysis of System Strategies Targeting Near-Term Building America Energy-Performance Goals for New Single-Family Homes: FY2004 Fourth-Quarter Building America Milestone Report This report describes the technical approach used by Building America to determine the most cost effective pathways to achieve whole-house energy savings goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36920.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34726Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40676Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Ecofutures Building Inc., Boulder, ColoradoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ecofutures Building Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. Ecofutures’ first Builders Challenge house has been equipped with extensive energy monitoring equipmenthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_ecofutures.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47626Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58916Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry WallsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for interior insulation assemblies that control interstitial condensation and durability risks; recommendations for acceptable thermal performance are ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_masonry.pdf8/7/2012 10:50:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60806External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60546Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48586Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61056Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62756Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65626Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72225Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72115DOE ZERH Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Vision Hill Lot 1, Glendale, AZCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that got a HERS 52 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-14 ocsf plus R-4https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mandalay_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:40:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72915Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76395Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76545Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76835U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70595Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72025DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72035DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72075DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71805Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71555Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71565Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70775Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70815Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70825Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71285Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69255DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68875Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68825Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67415New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67745Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66765Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66775Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67085Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65825Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal BypassThis project highlights the importance of continuous air barriers in full alignment with insulation to prevent thermal bypasses and achieve high energy performance, and recommends use of ENERGY STAR'shttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Preventing_Thermal_Bypass.pdf11/21/2013 7:02:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66185Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66085Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66095Ground Source Heat Pump Sub-Slab Heat Exchange Loop Performance in a Cold ClimateThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heat_exchange_loop_cold.pdf12/2/2013 7:21:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66205Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66025DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66055DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64835Energy Savings From System Efficiency Improvements in Iowa’s HVAC SAVE ProgramThe objective of this project is to explore the energy savings potential of maximizing furnace and distribution system performance by adjusting operating, installation, and distribution conditions. Thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/iowa_hvac_save_project.pdf9/20/2013 10:54:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64775Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65355Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62085Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63545Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62395Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50485Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60835Strategy Guideline: Partnering for High Performance HomesHigh performance houses require a high degree of coordination and have significant interdependencies between various systems in order to perform properly, meet customer expectations, and minimize riskhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_partnering_high_perf_homes.pdf1/25/2013 12:05:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60895Improved Modeling of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for Energy CalculationsThis report presents improved air conditioner and heat pump modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools, with the goal of enabling more accurate evaluation of cost-effective equhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modeling_ac_heatpump.pdf1/31/2013 2:39:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60215Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60435Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60455Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47535ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38145Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34195Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33745Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33565Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67094Building America Top Innovations 2012: Advanced Framing Systems and PackagesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing advanced 2x6, 24-inch on-center framing, single top plates, open headers, and 2-stud corners reduced board feehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1b_ba_innov_advancedframing_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:20:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67104Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67124Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66744New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67004Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66564Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67814Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67364Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67304Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Water Management GuideThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Water Management Guide, which identifies durability issues and solutions for high-performance homes. The Water Management Guidhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1b_ba_innov_eeba_watermgmtguide_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:35:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67314Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68864Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68644Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68404Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68434Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_multifamily_buildings.pdf 8/1/2014 4:08:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66514Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67984Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69324Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70834Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71534Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72084DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72154DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72164DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71994DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72054DOE ZERH Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Green Acres #20, #26, #28, New Paltz, NY Case study of three DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the cold climate that got a HERS of 26, 28, and 26 without PV or -3, -1, and -3.5 with PV; with R-22 ICFs, 10” ocsf plus https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Greenhill_20_26_28__2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:50:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72064DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70284Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70374Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70454New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69684Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69374Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69624New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69754Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69774New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76784Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72184DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73324Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73334Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73274Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73224Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76424Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76304Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74084Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74104Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33554Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 2009 To track progress toward aggressive multi-year, whole-house energy savings goals of 40%–70% and on-site power production of up to 30%, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Buildings Programhttp://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/47246.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33664Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33764Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34004Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34054Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall: January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 In most wall assemblies, connection details around windows have been the source of problems with water penetration into the building. This report describes how to install a window into a wall with inshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37583.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34544Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34644Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38564Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 19, 2008To track progress toward aggressive multi-year whole-house energy savings goals of 40-70% and onsite power production of up to 30%, DOE's Residential Buildings Program and NREL developed the Building https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44816.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38114Albuquerque Revamps Funding and HousingA fact sheet that details Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its plan to update public housing to be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/albuquerque_final102604.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38454Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47674Suwanee River Administration BuildingThis case study describes the renovation of a Georgia Parks and Recreation administration building that demonstrates an ultra-low energy use building.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/suwannee_river_admin_bldg.pdf11/29/2010 11:28:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48184Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47394Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47464National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program—Clark ResidenceIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with local utility company, National Grid, Massachusetts homes. This project involved the renovation of a 18th century Cape-style building ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_der_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60234Strategy Guideline: Mitigation of Retrofit Risk FactorsThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team is currently developing strategies designed to promote and achieve increased energy savings and promote upgrades in the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_risks.pdf12/10/2012 5:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59724Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59854Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59944Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60874DOE Challenge Home Case Study: e2 Homes – Winter Park, FloridaThis Challenge Home case study describes the first certified DOE Challenge Home as constructed by e2 Homes. Completed in May 2012, the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida, is a 4,305-ft2 customhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ch_casestudy_e2homes_4page.pdf1/31/2013 2:17:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60774Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57284Measure Guideline: Ventilation CoolingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information on a cost-effective solution for reducing cooling system energy and demand in homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates. This guidehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_vent_cooling.pdf5/11/2012 11:23:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906440% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51264Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47964Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49374Preliminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Callaway, FloridaThis case study reports on a near zero energy home in Callaway, FL. This paper briefly reviews the design and then focuses on the first four months of energy performance during the second half of 200http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1793-09.pdf1/14/2011 5:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62694Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62714Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65034Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65054Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy Retrofit, Annapolis, MarylandUnder this project, the BA-PIRC research team evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost-effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-place deep energy retrofit at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_bayridge_multifamily_retrofit.pdf10/11/2013 3:46:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62804Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66064DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Ellenton, Florida In this 18-home community, all homes are LEED Platinum and meet ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 requirements, HERS 23–53. Half way through the project, Habitat for Humanity heard about the DOE Challenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Manatee_HabitatForHumanity_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:08:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66214Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66244Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66264Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65594New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, ConnecticutBy working with builder partners on test homes, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program can vet whole-house building strategies and avoid potential unintended consequhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_performance_house.pdf11/12/2013 4:53:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65524Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of wood-framed walls and mass masonry wall assemblies. Insulation on the exterior of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_cladding_attachment.pdf11/11/2013 10:53:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74293Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75993Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74663Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74683Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73233Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73283Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72903Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76823Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76533Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76593Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74933HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79453HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69363Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69673New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69433Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70153DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70173Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70203High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70503Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71983DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72043DOE ZERH Case Study: Glastonbury Housesmith, Hickory Drive, South Glastonbury, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 29 without PV -23 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with 5.5 blown fiberglass and 2.75” rihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Glastonbury_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:41:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72133DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72103DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71923Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70853Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70723Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71423Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71473Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71493Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70943Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70953Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71363Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71373Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69313Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69283DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69223DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes — Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZThe builder has certified 20 homes to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program and plans are underway for 50 more. Winner of a Production Builder prize in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the homes achiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Mandalay_09-19-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:51:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69003Using the Beopt Automated Residential Simulation Test Suite to Enable Comparative Analysis Between Energy Simulation Engines: PreprintVerification and validation are crucial software quality control procedures to follow when developing and implementing models. This is particularly important because a variety of stakeholders rely on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_automated_sim_test.pdf9/25/2014 10:49:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68903Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68913Technology Solutions Case Study: Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System, New Smyrna, FloridaBuilder S.E. Volusia County Habitat for Humanity (SEVHFH) was interested in constructing a home to the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home standards. SEVHFH partners with DOE tehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_raised_ceiling_ducts.pdf9/19/2014 5:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68923Technology Solutions Case Study: Duct in Conditioned Space in a Dropped Ceiling or Fur-down, Gainesville, FloridaForced-air distribution systems (duct systems) typically are installed out of sight for aesthetic reasons, most often in unconditioned areas such as attics or crawlspaces. Any leakage of air to or frohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_ducts_dropped_ceiling_furdown.pdf9/19/2014 6:02:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67973Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68363Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68373Performance Verification of Production-Scalable Energy-Efficient Solutions: Winchester/Camberley Homes Mixed-Humid Climate Winchester/Camberley Homes collaborated with the Building America team Partnership for Home Innovation to develop a new set of high performance home designs that could be applicable on a production schttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/production_scalable_efficiency.pdf 7/17/2014 6:38:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68553Ventilation Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in New U.S. Homes: Results of a Controlled Field Study in Nine Residential UnitsIn order to optimize strategies to remove airborne contaminants in residences, it is necessary to determine how contaminant concentrations respond to changes in the air exchange rate. The impact of aihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/publications/lbnl-6022e.pdf8/14/2013 6:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68563Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68653Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67473Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67483Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67863Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67383Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67403Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66573Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66853Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66313Best Practices Case Study: Insight Homes - Seaford, DE, Deep Creek, DECase Study of Insight Homes who built 36 identical houses, three at a time, with increasing energy-efficiency measures in each generation until they arrived at the most cost-effective mix. Advanced frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_insight_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:29:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66963Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67113Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65093Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65483Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65443Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65403Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65413Measure Guideline: Implementing a Plenum Truss for a Compact Air Distribution SystemThis Measure Guideline presents the steps to implement a compact duct system inside an attic bulkhead (plenum truss) of a one-story, slab-on-grade home. In a compact duct design, ductwork runs are redhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_plenumtruss_air_distribution.pdf11/1/2013 12:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65423Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and MonitoringThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to implement andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heat_retrofits_multifamily.pdf 11/1/2013 12:41:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65573New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Affordable Cold Climate Infill Housing with Hybrid Insulation Approach, Wyandotte, MichiganEven builders who are relatively new to energy-efficient construction can consistently reach a target whole house airtightness of 1.5 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals (ACH50) with high R-value enclohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_affordable_infill.pdf11/11/2013 7:17:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65583New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, MassachusettsIn 2009, Transformations, Inc. partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation (BSC) to build new net zero energy houses in three developments in Massachusetts. The company has been https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_transformations.pdf11/12/2013 4:49:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65833Technology Solutions Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied heat pump water heaters, an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional electric resistance water heaters that can improve energhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_HPWH_080712.pdf11/21/2013 7:17:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65853Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66193Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66143Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Group Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit for 30% Energy Savings, Washington, D.C.Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_group_home_retrofit.pdf12/10/2013 12:00:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66153Technology Solutions Case Study: Air-To-Water Heat Pumps with Radiant Delivery in Low Load Homes, Tucson, Arizona and Chico, CaliforniaSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_airtowater_heatpumps.pdf12/10/2013 2:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66073DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66033DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Production House, Devens, MassachusettsA collaboration with Building America team Building Science Corporation helped this builder win a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in 2013—a 2,508-ft2 home built on speculation in the Devens, MA, subdivihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TransformationProduction_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:16:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66043DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65973DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Downers Grove, IllinoisThis single-family home built in a peat bog has underground storage tanks and drainage tanks, blown fiberglass insulation, coated rigid polyisocyanurate, and flashing. The 3,600-square-foot custom homhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:20:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65813Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66013DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64663Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/group_home_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 3:08:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64733Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64763Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home RetrofitsThe Partnership for Home Innovation developed a construction quality process for new and existing high performance homes (HPH) in which high performance goals are established, specifications to meet thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_construction.pdf9/4/2013 5:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65063Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64923Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy SimulationThis simulation study adapts and applies the general framework described in BESTEST-EX (Judkoff et al 2010) for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods. BEopt/DOE-2.2 is usehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/automated_model_calibration.pdf9/23/2013 7:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65003Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62143Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62223Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61313TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62373Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Control Strategies for Optimizing Performance and Comfort in Residential ApplicationsThis guide is intended for designers and installers of hydronic heating systems interested in maximizing the overall system efficiency of condensing boilers when coupled with baseboard convectors. It http://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_boiler_control_strategies.pdf 5/21/2013 5:55:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63553The Next Step Toward Widespread Residential Deep Energy RetrofitsThe complexity of deep energy retrofits warrants additional training to successfully manage multiple improvements that will change whole house air, heat, and moisture flow dynamics. The home performanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/widespread_deep_energy_retrofits.pdf7/30/2013 6:27:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63563Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63153Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseCommissioning of instrumentation and limited short-term testing have been completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California. This house is intended to be used as a laboratory in whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/commissioning_fresno_retrofit.pdf7/9/2013 4:46:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63433Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48613Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate HomesThis paper examines long-term performance of two solar hot water heating systems in the northern climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_cold_climate.pdf12/16/2010 12:47:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49273Exploring Cost-Effective, High Performance Residential Retrofits for Affordable Housing in the Hot Humid ClimateThis report describes finding cost-effective paths for improving the energy performance of existing homes in a hot humid climate.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-448-10.pdf1/12/2011 6:44:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49293Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47893Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48413High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing IIThis fact sheet provides information about insulation and air sealing behind tubs, showers, and fireplaces.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48463Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48573Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54153Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52093Building America System Research Results: Innovations for High Performance HomesThis report provides a summary of key lessons learned from the first 10 years of the Building America program and also included a summary of the future challenges that must be met to reach the programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_america_lessons_2006.pdf9/3/2011 11:43:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52993Energy Savings Measure Packages: Existing HomesThis document presents the most cost effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing mixed-fuel and all electric homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings for each BetterBuildings grantee lochttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_measures.pdf11/22/2011 4:06:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54113Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56533National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit PilotThrough discussion of five case studies (test homes), this project evaluates strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high-phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_retrofit.pdf3/29/2012 4:30:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55753Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Mechanical Closets in Slab-on-Grade HomesThis measure guideline describes two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet: one in which all of thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_mech_closets.pdf2/28/2012 11:03:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59123Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating SystemsThis document describes design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems (combination systems) used in residential buildings, based on field evaluahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combi_systems.pdf 9/5/2012 10:12:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58933Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60973Expert Meeting Report: Energy Savings You Can Bank OnIn October 2011, ARBI organized and conducted an Experts’ Meeting on the topic of performance guarantees and financing vehicles for Energy Efficiency Upgrades. The meeting brought together technical, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_energy_savings_to_bankon.pdf2/15/2013 1:24:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60993Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60883High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60793Byggmeister Test Home: Analysis and Initial Results of Cold Climate Wood-Framed Home RetrofitBSC seeks to further the energy efficiency market for New England area retrofit projects by supporting projects that are based on solid building science fundamentals that will benefit the homeowner thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_coldclimate_woodframed.pdf1/21/2013 5:42:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59693Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59743Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59753Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47493Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39183Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes in California; Building America (Brochure)This brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40663Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Standard features of their homes include advanced framed 2x6 24-inch on center walls, R-21 blown insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_artistic.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47523Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38303Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FLBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Palm Harbor Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot-humid climate using solar hot water, spray foam insulation, and SEER14 HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_bimini_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38313Building America Builders Challenge - Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Web, Las Vegas DivisionBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Pulte Las Vegas, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using improved insulation, engineered duct design, and sealed envelope.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_spotlight_pulte.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38323Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Rural Development Inc., Turner Falls, MassachusettsBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Rural Development Inc, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using radiant floor heat, solar hot water, and PV. Examines cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_rdi_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38483Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Green Home Solutions by Grupe, Lodi, CaliforniaThis is a Building America case study on a the first whole building energy efficiency retrofit project on an existing home conducted by Grupe's Green Home Solutions in Lodi, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_green_home_solutions.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38193Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes the first true zero E-scale home in a hot-dry climate with ducts inside, R-50 attic insulation, rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_artistic_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38213Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Clarum Homes, Watsonville, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Clarum Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using improved building envelope, radiant barrier, and solar photovoltaics.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clarum_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38233Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - G.W. Robinson Builders, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on GW Robinson, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using right sized HVAC, air handler in conditioned space, and radiant barrier.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38243Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ideal Homes, Oklahoma City, OklahomaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ideal Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in mixed humid climate using airtight envelope, high insulation, and high-efficiency HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ideal_homes_mixed-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34853Oakbrooke Patio Homes, Pulte Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pulte-Minnesota has been working with Building Science Consortium and Building America since 1996 to build homes for severe cold climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31670.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34653Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34563Ryan Homes and the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings This document describes the Carborne Home in Rochester, New York, which is designed as a highly energy-efficient home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26476.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34593Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study ReportThe goal of the Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Remodeling (SEER) project is to provide information, based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increasehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36474.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34743Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34773Northern Texas Builds Its First Zero Energy HomeThis fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36790.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34463The New American Home 2004 Las Vegas, NevadaThe New American Home is an annual showcase project co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Council of the Housing Industry and Builder Magazine.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34383Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34393Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34403Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Adams View: System Retrofit Research Report and Case Study Summary The Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) is working to rehabilitate single family homes (two to four bedrooms) in its Adams View project using public and tax credit financing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38263.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34333Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34353Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33643Cinco Ranch, Pulte Homes, Houston, Texas Pulte-Houston began constructing Building America prototype houses in late 2000. They have overcome many challenges to now produce outstanding energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31675.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34153Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33883El Rancho Grande, an Artistic Homes project in Albuquerque, New MexicoEl Rancho Grande community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a project of Artistic Homes. It was built as part of the Building America program for energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31673.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33893Energy Efficiency Pays: Technology Fact SheetThis document describes how some homes in Atlanta, Georgia, have had energy efficient upgrades that help them save over 40% in utilities.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26290.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33993EcoVillage Cleveland at 58th St., Cleveland, Ohio EcoVillage Cleveland works under the Building America premise that high performance homes must be sustainable both environmentally and economically.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31676.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33583Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Mixed-Humid Climates; January 2006 - December 2006 This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate Region on a cost-neutral basihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39744.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33523Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67152Building America Top Innovations 2012: Tankless Gas Water Heater PerformanceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that shed light on how real-world water usage affects energy saving estimates of high-efficiency water heating syhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_2a_ba_innov_tanklessgaswaterheater_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:48:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66972New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Winchester Homes and Camberly HomesThe Partnership for Home Innovation team worked with the builder to develop a new set of high performance home designs—including advanced wall and HVAC systems—that could be applicable on a productionhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_winchester_camberley_homes.pdf2/19/2014 3:20:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66322Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66302Best Practices Case Study: Imagine Homes - Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TXThis case study describes Imagine Homes, who met Builders Challenge criteria on more than 200 homes in San Antonio with rigid foam exterior sheathing, ducts and air handler in conditioned space in a shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_imagine_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:24:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66402Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66952New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hood_river.pdf2/19/2014 12:12:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66652Measured Performance of Residential Dehumidifiers Under Cyclic OperationResidential construction practices are progressing toward higher levels of energy efficiency. A proven strategy to save energy is to simultaneously increase building insulation levels and reduce outdohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dehumidifiers_cyclic_operation.pdf1/29/2014 6:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66662Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67512Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675822014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67612Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67622Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67682Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Energy Savings in All-Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy-saving measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, and evaluates those solutions to improve efficiency of affordable houshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_electric_housing_northwest.pdf4/2/2014 6:43:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67872Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67492Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67072Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Passive Room-to-Room Air Transfer, Fresno, California In this project, IBACOS, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, assessed a strategy for providing conditioned air to bedrooms when the bedroom doors are closed and measured potential thermhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_passive_air_transfer.pdf2/27/2014 12:21:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67322Building America Top Innovations 2012: National Residential Efficiency Measures DatabaseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, which contains performance characteristics and cost estimates for nearly 3,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2a_ba_innov_natlresidefficiencymeasuresdb_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:46:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67332Building America Top Innovations 2012: House Simulation Protocols (the Building America Benchmark)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored House Simulation Protocols, which have helped ensure consistent and accurate energy-efficiency assessments for tens of thousanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2b_ba_innov_housesimulationprotocols_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:50:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67342Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Energy Optimization Analysis Method (BEopt)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored BEopt software, which ensures a consistent analysis platform and accurate simulations. Many BEopt algorithms have been adoptedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3a_ba_innov_beopt_011713_0.pdf3/5/2013 3:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67352Building America Top Innovations 2012: Model Simulating Real Domestic Hot Water UseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research that is improving domestic hot water modeling capabilities to more effectively address one of the largest energy uses https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3b_BA_Innov_ModelSimRealDHW_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:07:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67262Building America Top Innovations 2012: Zero Net-Energy Homes Production Builder Business Case: California/Florida Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Grupe Homes of Sacramento’s work with Building America to design California’s first production-scale community of solar homes. The homes outsoldhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1j_ba_innov_ca_fl_productionbuilders_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:40:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67272Building America Top Innovations 2012: ENERGY STAR for Homes SupportThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America’s technical support to ENERGY STAR for Homes, which has labeled more than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes that have delivered $23https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3a_ba_innov_energystarforhomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 2:37:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67282Building America Top Innovations 2012: DOE Challenge Home (Formerly Builders Challenge)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes DOE’s Builders Challenge. Hundreds of leading-edge builders across the country signed on to the Challenge and more than 14,000 homes earned the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3b_ba_innov_challengehome_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:16:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67292Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68622Pollutant exposures from unvented gas cooking burners: A Simulation-based Assessment for Southern CaliforniaResidential natural gas cooking burners (NGCBs) can emit substantial quantities of pollutants, and they are typically used without venting range hoods. In this study, LBNL researchers quantified polluhttp://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/122/1/ehp.1306673.pdf8/14/2013 7:36:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68632Effect of Fuel Wobbe Number on Pollutant Emissions from Advanced Technology Residential Water Heaters: Results of Controlled ExperimentsThe research summarized in this report is part of a larger effort to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of using liquefied natural gas in California. A difference of potential importance betwehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6626e_final.pdf8/14/2013 7:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68832Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test HouseTransitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulated_concrete_walls_cold.pdf9/12/2014 1:02:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68492Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68502Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Retrofits in Florida Homes - Central and South Florida HomesIn this pilot project, the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction and Florida Power and Light are collaborating to retrofit a large number of homes using a phased approach https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_phased_retrofits_florida.pdf8/8/2014 7:17:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68542Impact of Natural Gas Appliances on Pollutant Levels in California HomesThis report presents results from the first year of a 2-year study, investigating associations of five air pollutants (CO, NO2, NOX, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) with the presence of natural gas apphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/impact_of_natural_gas_appliances.pdf8/14/2013 6:11:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68352Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68282Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68292Energy Evaluation of a New Construction Pilot Community: Fresno, CaliforniaA new construction pilot community was constructed by builder-partner Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes based on a single occupied test house that was designed to achieve greater than 30% energy savings whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_construction_pilot_eva.pdf 7/2/2014 7:25:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68072Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68112Building America Guidance for Identifying and Overcoming Code, Standard, and Rating Method BarriersThis guidance document was prepared using the input from the meeting summarized in the draft CSI Roadmap to provide Building America research teams and partners with specific information and approachehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/csi_guidance.pdf6/17/2014 10:00:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68952Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily BuildingsIn 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community unvented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdalehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_crawlspace_retrofits.pdf9/23/2014 1:00:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69102DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Cobblestone Homes — 2014 Model Home, Midland, MIThis builder's first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, scored HERS 49 without PV or HERS 44 with 1.4 kW of PV, and served as a prototype and https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Cobblestone_09-19-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:29:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes — Kaltenbach Residence, Clinton, WAThis home on Whidbey Island won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home scores HERS 37 without PV or HERS -13 with 10 kW PV, enough to power the hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_CliftonView_Katlenbach%209-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:39:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68972Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68982Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68992Using Whole-House Field Tests to Empirically Derive Moisture Buffering Model InputsBuilding energy simulations can be used to predict a building's interior conditions, along with the energy use associated with keeping these conditions comfortable. These models simulate the loads on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/using_whole_house_field_tests.pdf9/25/2014 10:36:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69212DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: M Street Homes — Smartlux on Greenpark, Houston, TXThis builder certified its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and won a Production Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. It is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_M%20Street_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:39:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69182DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69192DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting — The Preserve, New Paltz, NYThese super-insulated homes all have R-22 insulated concrete form walls, R-20 closed-cell spray form under the slab, ground source heat pump, tight air sealing, and more—helping this builder to win a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Greenhill_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:12:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69232DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69272DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69302DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69352Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71382Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71452Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71462Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71332Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70732Greenbelt Homes Pilot Program: Summary of Building Envelope Retrofits, Planned HVAC Equipment Upgrades, and Energy SavingsIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. GHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt-homes-pilot-program.pdf5/26/2015 5:13:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70912Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70922Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71932High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71952Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71542Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71412Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70532Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70322Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70332Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70262Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70132DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70142DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69972Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69922Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69932New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69902Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69442New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation and BIRA to design homes that achieve HERS <60 without PV or zero net energy with PV with ducts in dropped ceilings, R-50 attic insulation; HRVs wihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_artistic_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:41:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69382Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69392New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale - Fresno, CaliforniaIn this project, IBACOS partnered with builder Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes to develop a simple and low-cost methodology by which community-scale energy savings can be evaluated based on results at thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_lowcost_eval_communityscale.pdf10/17/2014 12:06:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69472New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69702Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69652New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Urbane Homes, Louisville, KentuckyThis builder worked with National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build HERS-57 homes with rigid foam insulated slabs and foundation walls, advanced framed walls, high-efficiency heat https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_urbane_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69822Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesThe External Thermal and Moisture Management System (ETMMS), typically seen in deep energy retrofits, is a valuable approach for the roof-only portions of existing homes, particularly the 1 ½-story hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cost-analysis-air-sealing-insulation.pdf12/10/2014 12:56:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79402HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79212Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79362Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78552Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76482Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76562Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76582Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76772Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76752Building America Case Study: Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field Test, Minneapolis, MinnesotaHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high-performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65445.pdf6/12/2017 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77442Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79472HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Kalamazoo Infill Home, Kalamazoo, MI Case study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 46.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Kalamazoo_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:25:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80562DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: PepperTree Homes, Mad River Glen House, Waitsfield, VTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 18 with PV, with graphite enhanced SIPs walls and roof, ICF foundation, passive design, radiant https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_peppertreemadriverglen_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:08:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73162Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74652Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76312Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74132Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73422Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73712Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73732Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73802Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73822Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73842Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33432Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33442Building America - working with American builders for energy-efficient, green and sustainable houses This 3-fold brochure describes the Building America program and its whole-house approach to energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33227.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33572Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates; January 2006 - December 2006This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39743.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34062Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34092IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33832Fairburn, Atlanta, Georgia, Health-E Enterprises Fairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable community in metro Atlanta. It is built by Health-E Enterprises of the Building Science Consortium.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31672.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34212Habitat Metro Denver -- Perfecting Award-Winning Affordable Homes Using Building America's Integrated Design Approach; Building America (Brochure)Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to supply quality housing to poor families while reducing their energy cost burden, especially in light of ever-increasing energy prices. Habitat Metro Denver partnered https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36102.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34362Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34472The New American Home 2007 Orlando, FloridaThe New American Home demonstrates use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques, providing production homebuilders with a model for producing more https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39426.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34482The reHABITAT Guide: For Energy- and Resource-Efficient Retrofit StrategiesThis guide seeks to advance the goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Existing Residential Buildings Program (ERBP): to develop approaches that will enable the housing retrofit industry to deliver ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36057.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34452The New American Home: Las Vegas, Nevada -- 2003The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builder’s National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI) and Builder Maghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34762New Building Approach Saves Energy and Cost: Retreat at the Bluffs Prototype, Pulte Homes, Tucson, Arizona This document describes the Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provides an overview of the many different energy-efficient systems installed in these homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28576.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34632Spot VentilationFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ spot ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26466.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34732Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Move In This document provides advice for healthy and affordable housing: practical recommendations for building, renovating, and maintaining housing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32116.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34572Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34582State-of-the-Art Building Concepts Lower Energy Bills, Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, NevadaHouses built by Pulte Homes as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program in Las Vegas, Nevada, save money for the home owners by reducing electric air-conditioning costs and gashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31793.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34682Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34702Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34822Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas; Building America This fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages, and discusses details of its construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34882Prairie Crossing Homes: Building America houses that use half as much energyThis document describes the development of Prairie Crossing Homes, Chicago, which are houses that cost almost 50% less to heat and cool.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26261.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34792Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34802Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside, Elk Grove, CaliforniaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Lakeside Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35306.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38252Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Kacin Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Kacin Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using airtight envelope, efficient lighting, and tankless water heater. Evaluates cost ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_kacin_homes_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38262Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using sealed ducts and radiant barrier. Evaluates cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lakeland_habitat_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38272Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Martha Rose Construction, Inc., Seattle, WashingtonBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Martha Rose Construction, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using the German Passiv Haus design, improved insulation, and solar photohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_martha_rose_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38282Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Masco’s Environments for Living Certified Green demo home at the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating Systhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_masco_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38292Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38222Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Community Development Corporation of UtahBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Community Development Corp, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using advanced framing and compact duct design. Evaluates impacts to costhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cdc_utah_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38202Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Centex Corporation, San Ramon, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Centex, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using advanced insulation techniques, engineered headers, and tankless water heatershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_centex_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38502Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Pasadena, CaliforniaThis is a Building America fact sheet about HartmanBaldwin Design/Build's building science approach to retrofitting an existing house to increased energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_hartman_baldwin.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38512Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Wapato, WAThis is a Building America fact sheet describing the Yakama Nation Housing Authority's retrofit of 25 homes on the reservation to make them more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_yakama.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40682Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, WisconsinThis Building America Builders Challenge home features efficiency upgrades of geothermal heat pump, PV, solar hot water, and added insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_timobrien.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38362Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46822Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46922High Performance Builder Spotlight: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis case study describes Green Coast Enterprises efforts to rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans through Project Home Again.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/green_coast_enterprises.pdf10/22/2010 5:10:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47512Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47472Prairie Crossing CommunityPrairie Crossing became the first community-scale Building America project in the country in 1996. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/prairie_crossing_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47432Greenbrier PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype home that is the model home for the Homes at Greenbrier in Oakdale, Connecticut, and demonstrates the builder's concept of “attainable sustainable” of offering hihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/oakdale_greenbrier_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:52:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59832Evaluation of Northern Illinois Residential Retrofit Delivery PracticesUsing a detailed BEopt analysis, PARR has developed packages of measures following a 'loading order' appropriate for cold climates at increasing levels of savings. Packages of measures to provide 'goohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_retrofit_delivery.pdf11/8/2012 4:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59992Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United StatesThis analytical study examines the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed prior to 1980 (Pre-Code) in fourteen U.S. cithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofits_precode.pdf 11/30/2012 6:31:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60262Practices and Processes of Leading High Performance Home Builders in the Upper MidwestThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team proposed this study to gain insight into the business, sales, and construction processes of successful high performance builders. The knowledge gainehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/practices_midwest_builders.pdf12/12/2012 10:09:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60332Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60532Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60352High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60812High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60822Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in BuildingsThis study examines the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model, and its suitability for building simulations. The EMPD model is a compromise between the simple, inaccurate effective capacithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_moisture_penetration.pdf1/25/2013 11:22:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60722Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61012Measured Cooling Performance and Potential for Buried Duct Condensation in a 1991 Central Florida Retrofit HomeFSEC conducted energy performance monitoring of two existing residences in Central Florida that were undergoing various retrofits. These homes were occupied by FSEC researchers and were fully instrumehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_cool_perf.pdf2/25/2013 10:29:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58952A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59042Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy RetrofitsSpecifications, modeled after CSI MasterFormat, provide the trade contractors and builders with requirements and recommendations on specific building materials, components and industry practices that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modelspecs_mutlifamily.pdf8/20/2012 11:47:25 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59052Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development RoadmapThe market environment for solar water heating technology has changed substantially with the successful introduction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The addition of this energy-efficient technologhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_waterhtg_roadmap.pdf8/20/2012 6:54:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57272Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59142Energy Impacts of Nonlinear Behavior of PCM When Applied into Building EnvelopePresented at the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference on July 23-26, 2012, this study analyzes the effects a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pcm_building_envelope.pdf9/5/2012 10:28:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59282Measure Guideline: Transitioning to a Tankless Water HeaterThis measure guideline provides information to help residential builders and retrofitters with the design, specification, selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance issues of transitionihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_tanklesswh.pdf 9/25/2012 11:40:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59302Whole-House Design and Commissioning in the Project Home Again Hot-Humid New Construction CommunityBuilding Science Corporation has been working with Project Home Again since 2008 and has consulted on the design of around 100 affordable, energy efficient new construction homes for victims of hurrichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_home_again_whdesign.pdf 9/25/2012 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59312Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes; An Overview of Opportunity and ProcessThis guide provides renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project. It also outlines the potential projhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wall_airsealing.pdf 9/25/2012 12:46:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59392Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit AnalysisThis report describes a retrofit project undertaken by Building Science Corporation and partner Byggmeister on a multifamily brick row house located in Jamaica Plain, MA. This project studied the row https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_test_home.pdf 10/2/2012 10:47:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59412Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59432Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup KitIn 2011, the NAHB Research Center began assessing the needs and motivations of residential remodelers regarding energy performance remodeling. This report outlines: the current remodeling industry andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_perf_startup.pdf10/4/2012 7:21:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59102Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57312Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis report describes the findings from research IBACOS conducted related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies who have made the decision to transition to whole house performhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_contractors.pdf5/11/2012 11:49:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
594722011 EnergyValue Housing Award ReportThis report details the simulation tool(s) and energy modeling methodology followed in making the energy efficiency estimates, and documents the estimated performance of the EVHA award-winning houses https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2011_evha_report.pdf10/15/2012 3:02:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57052Evaluation of Boulder, CO,SmartRegs Ordinance and Better Buildings ProgramUnder the SmartRegs ordinance in the city of Boulder, Colorado, all rental properties in the city must achieve an energy efficiency level comparable to a HERS Index of approximately 120 points or lowehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/boulder_smartregs.pdf4/25/2012 11:42:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56592Measure Guideline: Evaporative CondensersThis measure guideline on evaporative condensers provides information on properly designing, installing, and maintaining evaporative condenser systems as well as understanding the benefits, costs, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_evap_condensers.pdf4/11/2012 12:46:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55332National Residential Efficiency Measures Database Aimed at Reducing Risk for Residential Retrofit IndustryThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop a publicly available database of energy retrofit measures containing performance characteristics and cost estimates for nearly 3,000 measurehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_measures_db.pdf1/26/2012 6:57:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55952Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50192Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49982High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. Robinson, Gainesville, FLThis 2,081-square-foot production home has a 16-SEER heat pump and ducts in conditioned space, a radiant barrier in the attic over R-38 blown cellulose to keep inside air cool for < 60 HERS without PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_greensmart_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:17:35 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48472Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47882Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48392Providing a Thermal Break in Gut RehabsThis fact sheet provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing cost-effective wall insulation strategy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/gut_rehab_thermal_break_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:11:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48792The Challenges of Basement InsulationThis study explores how effective inside insulation systems are at keeping basements dry as well as warm.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_The%20Challenges%20of%20Basement%20Insulation.pdf12/17/2010 1:30:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48802Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49792Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PAS&A Homes worked with Building America's IBACOS and architects Pfaffmann & Associates and Moss Associates to design energy-efficient homes for urban in-fill lots. This is a new market for S&A Homes, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_sahomes_cold.pdf2/18/2011 10:59:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49812Best Practices Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MAWisdom Way Solar Village is an appropriate moniker for the 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Greenfield, MA. The homes meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_ruraldevelopment_cold.pdf2/18/2011 11:14:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49932High Performance Builder Spotlight: Imagine HomesImagine Homes, working with the DOE's Building America research team member IBACOS, has developed a system that can be replicated by other contractors to build affordable, high-performance homes. Imahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_imagine_hot-humid.pdf2/24/2011 4:32:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63452Imagine Homes New Construction Occupied Test HouseThis report summarizes the research findings of a long-term monitoring plan to evaluate the performance of an energy-efficient home constructed in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Monitoring of the energy https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/imagine_homes_new.pdf7/22/2013 5:53:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64342Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery PackagesResidential energy retrofit activities are a critical component of efforts to increase energy efficiency in the U.S. building stock; however, retrofits account for a small percentage of aggregate enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_delivery_packages.pdf8/5/2013 7:25:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62342Building America Systems Integration Research Annual Report: FY 2012This Building America FY2012 Annual Report includes an overview of the Building America Program activities and the work completed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Building America ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_systems_integration_fy2012.pdf5/21/2013 5:42:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62662Desiccant-Enhanced Evaporative Air Conditioning: Parametric Analysis and DesignPresented at the Second International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE2012); Boulder, Colorado; August 1-4-, 2012https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dessicant_evap_air_cond.pdf 6/4/2012 3:50:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62672Variability in Measured Space Temperatures in 60 HomesThis report discusses the observed variability in indoor space temperature in a set of 60 homes located in Florida, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Temperature data were collected at 15-minute intehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_space_temp_60homes.pdf6/4/2012 4:01:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62122Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Energy Savings: The Simulated Energy and Experimental Hygrothermal Performance of Cold Climate Foundation Wall Insulation Retrofit Measures -- Phase I, Energy SimulationA split simulation whole building energy / 3-dimensional earth contact model (termed the BUFETS/EnergyPlus Model or BEM) capable of modeling the full range of foundation systems found in the target rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_foundation_retrofit.pdf4/29/2013 6:18:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62062Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing PartnersWith assistance from the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and its Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Atlantic Housing Partners (AHP) has implemented a highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_hothumid_ahp.pdf4/24/2013 2:33:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61922New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant HomesQuadrant moved ducts and high efficiency furnace inside conditioned space on nearly all 300 customizable house plans. The builder uses dry, true factory-assembled walls, extensive air sealing, and jushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_quadrant.pdf4/15/2013 6:14:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61942New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co.Tom Walsh & Company’s homes in an urban infill project in Portland achieved meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the marine climate with R-21 fiberglass batt walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_tom_walsh.pdf 4/15/2013 6:27:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61592Comparison of Home Retrofit Programs in WisconsinTo explore ways to reduce customer barriers and increase home retrofit completions, several different existing home retrofit models have been implemented in the state of Wisconsin. This study comparedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofit_wisconsin.pdf4/3/2013 10:05:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61422Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61572Approaches to 30 Percent Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid ClimateBA-PIRC has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot humid climate zone to improve performance of production, or community scale, housing. Tommy Williams Homes (Gainesville, FL), Lihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/community_30percent_hothumid.pdf4/2/2013 5:48:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65012Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/9/2013 8:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64932Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65072Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/11/2013 3:55:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65362Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Quality Management System GuidelinesThis Top Innovation profile describes quality management system tools that were customized for residential construction by BSC, IBACOS, and PHI, for use by builders, trades, and designers to help elimhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-9_quality_management_systems.pdf10/29/2013 5:20:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64902Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64912Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64652Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy RetrofitUnder this project, Newport Partners (as part of the BA-PIRC research team) evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-plachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bay_ridge_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 1:43:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64722Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65982DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Garbett Homes, Herriman, Utah As the first net zero-energy production home certified in Utah, this house incorporates two 94% efficient tankless water heaters and two roof-mounted solar panels that preheat the home's water supply.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Garbett_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:35:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65992DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66102Evaluation of Early Performance Results for Massachusetts Homes in the National Grid Pilot Deep Energy Retrofit ProgramThis research project evaluates post-retrofit performance measurements, energy use data and construction costs for 13 projects that participated in the National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_pilot_evaluation.pdf12/2/2013 7:29:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66222Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit ProgramsIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/florida_retrofit_best_practices.pdf12/19/2013 5:30:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66232Measured Whole-House Performance of TaC Studios Test HomeAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wholehouse_tac_studio_test.pdf12/24/2013 12:21:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65892DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65712Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, FloridaPNNL and Calcs Plus helped the South Sarasota County Florida Habitat for Humanity retrofit a 1978 single-story home by stripping old drywall, air sealing concrete block walls, and installing rigid inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_sarasota.pdf11/19/2013 7:12:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65432Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65472Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Lake Elsinore, CaliforniThis report presents the long-term evaluation results from a hot-dry climate project that examines the room-to-room temperature conditions that exist in a high performance envelope, the performance ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_construction_lake_elsinore.pdf11/7/2013 4:29:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65382Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – HPXML: A Standardized Home Performance Data Sharing SystemThis Top Innovation profile describes the Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer (known as HPXML), developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which facilitates smooth communichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_4-3-11_nrel_hpxml.pdf10/29/2013 5:35:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65502Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65562New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73781Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73651Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73671Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74631Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73861Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74051Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76371Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76451Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76461Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76471Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74891HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Emerald Star, Seatlle, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 45 without PV or HERS 0 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dwell_092716.pdf10/13/2016 4:59:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74921HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73171Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73181Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73191Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73241Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73301Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73041New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73061New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73151New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80341DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Bundle Design Studio, Birch House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a marine climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, and is a zero energy, zero water, zero sewer home with 100% on-site rain water harhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_bundlebirch_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:04:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80441DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Greenhill Contracting, Taylor Street, New Paltz, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -5 with PV, with ICF walls, , a spray foam-insulated unvented roof, and a ground-source heathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_greenhilltaylor_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:59:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76761Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76601Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76741Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79391HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79461HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69841Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69661New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69641New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Treasure Homes, Sacramento, CaliforniaThe builder worked with SMUD, DOE, NREL, and ConSol to build HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts buried in attic insulation, SmartVent cooling, and rooftop PV..https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_treasure_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:24:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69711Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69531New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions, Vancouver, WashingtonThis builder worked with WSU Energy Extension/Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction to design HERS-65 homes with ducts in conditioned space, site grading and drain piping,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_new_traditions_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:25:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69551New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NevadaThe builder teamed with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC with ducts in conditioned space, jump ducts, and a fresh air intake; advanced framed walls; low-ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_pulte_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:37:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69571New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Rural Development, Greenfield, MassachusettsThis builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design affordable HERS-8 homes (60 w/o PV), with double-stud walls heavy insulation, low-load sealed-combustion gas space heathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_rural_development_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:47:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69581New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69601New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Shaw Construction, Aspen, ColoradoThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design affordable HERS-54 townhouses with central solar radiator space heating, PV, R-28 closed-cell spray foam under slab and R-26 in advancedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_shaw_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69611New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69411New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69451New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: CDC Realty, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with ducts in insulated attics, solar water heating, tight air sealing, and rigid foam exterior sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cdc_realty_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69911Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Valuing Green in the Appraisal ProcessThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes how Building America’s BARA team facilitated discussions between the Appraisal Institute and RESNET, paving the way for a groundbreaking agreement between thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_green_appraisal.pdf12/24/2014 10:36:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70231Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70241Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70251Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71971DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70621Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71431A simplified model for estimating population-scale energy impacts of building envelope air-tightening and mechanical ventilation retrofitsChanging the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy. Large-scale changes to air exchange ratehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/publications/a-simplified-model-for-estimating-pop8/10/2015 5:33:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71441Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71391Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69261DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69201DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69131DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: John Hubert Associates — EXIT-0 House, North Cape May, NJThis house is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder and won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 1,871-ft2 home features advanced-framed above-grade walls https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_JohnHubert_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:57:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67371Building America Top Innovations 2012: Vapor Retarder ClassificationThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research in vapor retarders. Since 2006 the IRC has permitted Class III vapor retarders like latex paint (see list above) in all climate zones uhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3b_ba_innov_vaporretarderclassification_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:16:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67821Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66281Best Practices Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises - Project Home Again, New Orleans, LACase study about Green Coast Enterprises, who received design assistance and analysis from Building America team Building Science Corporation to build 100 homes for New Orleans families displaced by Hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_green_coast_hothumid.pdf12/31/2012 10:13:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66291Best Practices Case Study: Grupe, Carsten Crossings, Rocklin CAThis case study describes a development of energy efficient and solar homes built by Grupe in Stockton, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_grupe_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:17:46 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66361Best Practices Case Study: Quadrant Homes - Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WACase study of Quadrant Homes, a Seattle area builder who, despite the recession, sold three homes a day in the first half of 2009, by letting buyers choose from 300 floor plans and 10,000 options, inchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_quadrant_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:49:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66371Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66381Best Practices Case Study: Tindall Homes - Princeton, NJ, Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJCase Study of Tindall Homes, who worked with Building America to design an optimal package including advanced framing, insulated precast concrete basement walls, polyurethane foam in the walls, and R-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tindall_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 2:58:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66981Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Cascade Apartments - Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington, which resulted in annual energyhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_cascade_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 3:51:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66991Cascade Apartments: Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington (marine climate.)This research ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cascade_multifamily_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 5:51:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67011Hybrid Wall Construction and Quality Control Issues in Wyandotte, MichiganThis report is the second report on the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 project in Wyandotte, MI, and documents refinements to the design, construction, and quality control for the highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_construction_wyandotte.pdf2/25/2013 11:10:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67191Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-Performance Affordable Housing with Habitat for HumanityThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America support of Habitat for Humanity including researchers who wrote Habitat construction guides and teams that have worked with affhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1b_ba_innov_affordablehousinghfh_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:14:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67201Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-Performance with Solar Electric Reduced Peak DemandThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America solar home research that has demonstrated the ability to reduce peak demand by 75%. Numerous field studies have monitored powerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1c_ba_innov_premierhomes_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67221Building America Top Innovations 2012: Affordable High Performance in Production Homes: Artistic HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Artistic Homes, a successful New Mexico production builder, who went from code-minimum to under HERS 50 standard on every home, with optional PVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1e_ba_innov_artistichomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 12:55:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67251Building America Top Innovations 2012: Community Scale High Performance with Solar - Pulte HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Pulte Homes of Tucson’s work with Building America to apply a suite of energy-efficiency measures integrated with passive solar design and solarhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1i_ba_innov_pultehomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:20:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80591DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: TC Legend Homes, 19th Ave., Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a marine climate that got a HERS -2 with PV, with SIPs taped at all exterior joints, an ICF foundation walls, and an air-to-wathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_tclegend19th_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:24:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80601DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81271Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81461 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, Suffolk County LandBank Attainable Housing, East Patchogue, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_United_Way_Long_Island_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:59:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65531Predicted Versus Actual Savings for a Low-Rise Multifamily Retrofit in Boulder, ColoradoTo determine the most cost-effective methods of improving buildings, accurate analysis and prediction of the energy use of existing buildings is essential. However, multiple studies confirm that analyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicted_savings_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 11:10:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65541Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of a Multifamily Retrofit in Climate Zone 5, Boulder, ColoradoIn 2009, a 37-unit apartment complex located in Boulder, Colorado, underwent an energy retrofit to comply with Boulder SmartRegs Ordinance, a mandate that requires all rental properties to meet certaihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 6:44:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65931DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ferguson Design and Construction,Sagaponack, New York The 6-bedroom home achieves a HERS score of 43 even before PV is installed and will cut utility bills dramatically for its owners. Water-savings faucets, LED lighting, and ENERGY STAR appliances add thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Ferguson%20Design_062314.pdf11/26/2013 1:34:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65951DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: StreetScape Development, LLC, Libertyville, IllinoisThese single-family, HERS 45 homes incorporate 2×6 wood framed walls with R-20 open cell spray insulation and OSB. The builder, StreetScape Development, won a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in the custhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_StreetScape_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:29:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65601Technology Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Heat Pump Water Heater in the Hot-Humid Climate, Windermere, FloridaOver recent years, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have become more readily available and more widely adopted in the marketplace. For a 6-month period, the Building America team Consortium for Advancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_hpwh_hot_humid.pdf11/12/2013 5:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65691New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North CarolinaPNNL worked with North Carolina Heritage Buildings and Energy Smart Home Plans to design zero-energy ready homes that score under HERS 60 for less than 2% added cost over code construction.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_heritage_energy_smart.pdf11/19/2013 7:02:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
6445156th & Walnut - A Philly Gut Rehab DevelopmentLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the U.S. Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have behttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/56th_walnut_rehab.pdf8/7/2013 12:50:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64891Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65041Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy HouseSteven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) monitored several advanced mechanical systems within a 2012 deep energy retrofitted home in the small Orlando suburb of Windermere, FL. This report provides perforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/systems_eval_cool_energy_house.pdf10/11/2013 3:40:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65311Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65081New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61581Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61901New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLCDevoted Builders meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the cold climate with R-25 ICF walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49 spray foam and cellulose attic floors. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_devoted_homes.pdf4/15/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61061Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62011Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test HomesIn 2009, the state of Nevada received nearly $40 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use to stabilize communities that have suffered frohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_lasvegas.pdf4/22/2013 6:20:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61931New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc.Schneider Homes cut energy use by 50% over the 2004 IECC on 28 homes built near Seattle in 2008. Schneider packed the walls with R-23 of blown fiberglass and blanketed the ceiling with R-38 of blown chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_schneider.pdf4/15/2013 6:21:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62071Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program: Retrofit of Two HomesThe Wyandotte NSP2 project aims to build 20 new houses and retrofit 20 existing houses in Wyandotte, MI. Wyandotte is part of a Michigan State Housing Development Authority-led consortium that is fundhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wyandotte_nsp_retrofit.pdf 4/24/2013 2:47:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62131Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction While the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012) has been adopted at a national level, only two cold climate states have adopted it as their new home energy code. Understanding the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/assessing_foundation_insulation_strategies.pdf 4/30/2013 2:50:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49971High Performance Builder Spotlight: Wathen Castanos Hybrid HomesWathen Castanos Hybrid Homes of Fresno, CA, has worked with Building America team member IBACOS to apply building science to production homes. Even without solar panels, the company’s Jordan model ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_wathen_castanos_hot-dry.pdf2/25/2011 11:10:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49921High Performance Builder Spotlight: Cobblestone HomesCobblestone Homes of Freeland,MI quest to understand building science led to construction in 2010 of the "Vision Zero Project," a demonstration home that has earned a DOE Builders Challenge certificathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cobblestone_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:23:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49441NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling ConceptThis report describes an experimental evaluation that was conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates. The system http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1771-08.pdf1/17/2011 1:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49691High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. RobinsonG.W. Robinson of Gainesville, Florida, worked with Building America partners Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO to achieve a true net zero energy home in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/gw_robinson_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49711High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle HomesLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zero energy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Center.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/lifestyle_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:28:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48831ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation FinishThis fact sheet describes the exterior insulation used in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dryvit.pdf12/17/2010 3:51:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48841ReVision Home: Windows and Patio DoorsThis fact sheet describes the approach taken to increase efficiency of windows and patio doors in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Milgard.pdf12/17/2010 3:58:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48921ReVision Home: Solar Hot WaterThis fact sheet describes the solar hot water heating system installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/EagleSun.pdf12/20/2010 10:25:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49221Low Cost Interior Duct Systems for High Performance Homes in Hot ClimatesThis report describes the advantages of well designed and constructed interior duct systems.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-451-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:29:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49301Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report discusses how TIAX data, supplemented by the 2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)public use data set was used to make significant improvements in the prediction metods for esthttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:54:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48661Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes construction of a hurricane-resistant, energy efficient home that achieved 48% whole-house source energy savings over the Building America benchmark.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mercedes_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:10:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48781Wisdom Way Solar VillageThis article gives an overview of Wisdom Way Village, a community of affordable, sustainable solar homes in Greenfield, MA.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_wisdom_way_solar_village.pdf12/17/2010 1:25:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48401High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air BarrierThis fact sheet provides information about properly air sealing garages from the living space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:26:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47931Building a Durable and Energy Efficient Home in Post-Katrina New OrleansThis report examines designing homes with key sustainability concepts, durability, and energy efficiency that can provide insurance to people in the event of a hurricane.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_post_katrina.pdf 12/6/2010 6:12:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47941Introducing the Market to High-performance Building on Hilton Head IslandThe whole-house performance approach described here builds a framework of principals,options, and plan for quality execution of producing high-performance homes. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hilton_head_report.pdf12/6/2010 6:26:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48021Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48081Common Flashing DetailsThis information sheet describes the use of flashing to control rainwater around buildings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/common_flashing.pdf12/8/2010 3:43:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48121Vapor Control Layer RecommendationsThis information sheet describes the level of vapor control required on the interior side of framed walls with typical fibrous cavity insulation (fibreglass, rockwool, or cellulose, based on DOE climahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_control_layer.pdf12/8/2010 5:05:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48141Vapor Permeance of Some Building MaterialsThis information sheet describes vapor permeance characteristics of the sheathing/cladding assembly as defined by the effective wet cup permeance of both the cladding and sheathing combined.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_permeance_chart.pdf12/8/2010 6:19:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48601Solar Domestic Water Heating: a Roof-Integrated EvaluationThis fact sheet describes an evaluation of the performance of a roof-integrated solar water heating system.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_research.pdf12/16/2010 12:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48481Why Right-Size? Science versus PracticalityThis fact sheet examines the reasons behind resizing residential building heating and cooling systems. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/why_to_rightsize_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:58:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48501General Solar Thermal SpecificationThis fact sheet describes the benefits of solar hot water heating systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_thermal_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:11:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48561Retrofitting America: A 1970s Home Energy Efficiency AnalysisThis paper describes a modeling tool that Building America research team CARB developed to identify the energy benefits of various retrofit energy efficiency measures for a typical 1970’s ranch home ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_america_1970s_home_analysis.pdf12/16/2010 12:03:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49991Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis is a Building America fact sheet on Artistic Homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which builds net zero energy homes in New Mexico using energy efficient and photovoltaic technologies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_new_artistic_homes.pdf2/25/2011 11:31:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50261Thermal Impact of Fasteners in High-Performance Wood-Framed WallsThis paper discusses high-performance wood-framed walls that use much less than 40% of the energy consumed by similar homes built to minimum code, and evaluates the thermal impact of fasteners used tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fasteners_wood_walls.pdf3/14/2011 4:56:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54591Strategy Guideline: Quality Management in Existing Homes - Cantilever Floor ExampleThis guideline is designed to highlight the QA process that can be applied to any residential building retrofit activity. The cantilevered floor retrofit detailed in this guideline is included only tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_mgmt.pdf1/5/2012 5:35:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54701Technical Highlight: NREL Improves Building Energy Simulation Programs Through Diagnostic TestingThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) to increase the quality and accuracy of energy analysis tools for the buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_bestest-ex.pdf1/9/2012 10:21:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55031Technical Highlight: NREL Delivers In-Home HVAC Efficiency Testing SolutionsResearchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have recently developed two simple in-home efficiency test methods that can be used by technicians, researchers, or interested homeownershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_efficiency_testing.pdf1/24/2012 5:27:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51901Evaluation of Air Mixing and Thermal Comfort From High Sidewall Supply Air JetsUniform mixing of conditioned air with room air is an essential factor for providing comfort in homes. The objective of the study outlined in this report is to resolve the issue that the flow rates thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_jets_evaluation.pdf10/4/2011 11:20:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51931Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52081Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis report summarizes Building America research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Climate Regionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30percent_hot_dry.pdf9/3/2011 11:35:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55741Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential LightingThis report has been developed to provide a tool for the understanding and application of high performance lighting in the home. The strategies featured in this guide are drawn from recent advances inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guideline_high_perf_lighting.pdf2/27/2012 1:53:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
53491Technical Highlight: NREL Develops Diagnostic Test Cases To Improve Building Energy Simulation ProgramsThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop a set of diagnostic test cases for building energy simulations in order to achieve more accurate energy use and savings predictions.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_diag_test.pdf12/12/2011 12:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56601An In-Depth Look at Ground Source Heat Pumps and Other Electric Loads in Two GreenMax HomesBuilding America research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) partnered with WPPI Energy to answer key research questions on in-field performance of ground-source heat pumps and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ground_sourcehp_greenmax.pdf4/11/2012 12:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56651Expert Meeting Report: Achieving the Best Installed Performance from High-Efficiency Residential Gas FurnacesThis report describes a Building America expert meeting hosted on July 28, 2011, by the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) team. The purpose of this meeting was to identify installathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_resid_gas_furnaces.pdf4/11/2012 1:57:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56541Heat Pump Water Heating Modeling in EnergyPlusThis presentation summarizes NREL's development of a HPWH model for use in hourly building energy simulation programs, such as BEopt; this presentation was given at the Building America Stakeholder mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_model_simulation.pdf3/30/2012 12:16:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56551Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump ModelingThis presentation describes a new approach to modeling residential air conditioners and heat pumps, which allows users to model systems by specifying only the more readily-available SEER/EER/HSPF-typehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_cond_heat_pump_model.pdf3/30/2012 12:52:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56581Measure Guideline: Summary of Interior Ducts in New Construction, Including an Efficient, Affordable Method to Install Fur-Down Interior DuctsThis document illustrates guidelines for the efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing, including the fur-up chase method, the fur-down chase method, and interior ducts positionedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ducts_new_con.pdf4/10/2011 6:04:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59461Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Summer Technical Update Meeting, held on July 24-26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2012_technical_update_mtg.pdf10/11/2012 2:43:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59111Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy CommunityThis report describes work conducted at the Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), a community of 10 high performance duplexes (20 homes) in Greenfield, MA, constructed by Rural Development, Inc. (RDI). Buihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wisdom_way_community.pdf 9/4/2012 4:04:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57301Measure Guideline: Transitioning From Three-Coat Stucco to One-Coat Stucco With EPSThis measure guideline has been developed to help builders transition from using a traditional three-coat stucco wall-cladding system to a one-coat stucco wall-cladding system with expanded polystyrenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_3coat_stucco.pdf5/11/2012 11:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57401Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58401Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58651Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily BuildingsThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for owners, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other stakeholders in the multifamily building industry, and focuses on challenges found in existhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_sealing_attics.pdf7/6/2012 2:27:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58671A Realistic Hot Water Draw Specification for Rating Solar Water HeatersIn the United States, annual performance ratings for solar water heaters are simulated, using TMY weather and specified water draw. This paper proposes a more realistic ratings draw that eliminates mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rating_solar_water_heater.pdf7/6/2012 2:58:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58781Retrofitting Air Conditioning and Duct Systems in Hot, Dry ClimatesThis technical report describes CARB's work with Clark County Community Resources Division in Las Vegas, Nevada, to optimize procedures for upgrading cooling systems on existing homes in the area to ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_ac_duct_systems.pdf 7/19/2012 6:49:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59021Verification and Validation of EnergyPlus Conduction Finite Difference and Phase Change Material Models for Opaque Wall AssembliesPhase change materials (PCMs) represent a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have the capabilityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_cond_pcmm.pdf8/20/2012 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61001Retrofitting the Southeast: The Cool Energy HouseThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings research team has provided the technical engineering and building science support for a highly visible demonstration home that was unveiled at the Nathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cool_energy_house_retrofit.pdf2/22/2013 10:31:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60901Assessing the Energy Savings of Tankless Water Heater Retrofits in Public HousingThis report describes the methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110 unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.The gas-fired tanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tanklesswh_energy_savings.pdf2/1/2013 6:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60941Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture IssuesThe Building America program has recognized that most of the current housing stock is in need of energy related retrofits. One of the best ways of reducing the space conditioning energy consumption ishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hygric_redistribution.pdf2/8/2013 6:40:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60731Serenbe Nest Cottages As part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with Martin Dodson Builders and the Serenbe community on the construction of a new test home in the suburbs of Atlanta, GAhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/serenbe_nest_cottages.pdf1/20/2013 10:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60741Test Methods and Protocols for Environmental and Safety Hazards Associated with Home Energy RetrofitsA number of health hazards and hazards to the durability of homes may be associated with energy retrofitting and home renovation projects. Among the hazards associated with energy retrofit work, expohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_methods_and_protocols.pdf1/20/2013 10:23:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60761Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. ClimatesTraditional thermal designs of building envelope assemblies are based on static energy flows, yet building envelopes are subject to varying environmental conditions. This mismatch between the steady-shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/phasechange_materials_south.pdf1/20/2013 10:49:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60421Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and ResponseThe focus of this project was to investigate the factors influencing consumer adoption of Home Energy Displays (HEDs) and to evaluate electricity consumption in households with basic HEDs versus enhanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_displays.pdf12/20/2012 5:19:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60341Strategy Guideline: Demonstration HomeThis guideline will provide a general overview of the different kinds of demonstration home projects, a basic understanding of the different roles and responsibilities involved in the successful complhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_demo_home.pdf12/18/2012 1:49:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59711Communication of Energy Efficiency Information to Remodelers: Lessons From Current PracticeThe effective communication of energy efficiency and building science information to remodeling contractors is achieved through varying formats, timelines, and modes depending on who is delivering thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comm_ee_remodelers.pdf10/24/2012 1:10:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59841Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47441Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47451Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39461The New American Home 2009: Las Vegas, Nevada; Building Technologies Program (Brochure)This brochure details the New American Home 2009, which demonstrates the use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44535.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46651Example Procedures for Developing Acceptance-Range Criteria for BESTEST-EXThis document provides an example procedure for establishing acceptance-range criteria to assess results from software undergoing BESTEST-EX. This example method for BESTEST-EX is a modified version ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_procedures.pdf9/21/2010 10:04:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46671Summary of Gaps and Barriers for Implementing Residential Building Energy Efficiency StrategiesThis report presents the key gaps and barriers to implementing residential energy efficiency strategies in the U.S. market, as identified in sessions at the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Americhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/49162.pdf9/21/2010 10:41:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47571Lancaster Live/Work Townhome PrototypeThis case study describes development of a prototype live-work townhome that is highly efficient at 45% energy savings (95% counting photovoltaic system).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/zeta_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:19:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47581Baxter Community—High Performance Green BuildingThis case study describes the Baxter community built by David Weekley Homes, which is reducing their energy demand through a number of techniques including advanced air sealing techniques, the installhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/charlotte_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47681The Anderson/Sargent Dallas Show HouseThis case study describes development of a net zero energy home featuring high efficiency air and duct sealing, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and water conservation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/anderson_sargent.pdf11/29/2010 11:39:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47821Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47871Impact Resistance of Advanced Framed Wall Systems with Insulating Sheathing as the Primary SheathingThe purpose of this research program was to determine the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_resistant_sheathing_research_report.pdf12/6/2010 5:17:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48191Critical Seal (Spray Foam at Rim Joist)This information sheet explains air leakage that occurs at the rim joist and how to remedy this problem.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/critical_seal.pdf12/8/2010 7:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48201Building Materials Property TableThis information sheet describes a table of some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials taken from ASHRAE Fundamentals - 2001, Moisture Control in Buildings, CMHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_materials_property_table.pdf 12/8/2010 7:35:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48321Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment EfficiencyThis information sheet describes a series of measurements to evaluate a cooling system: air flow, pressures, temperatures, humidity levels, and power draw.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 2:54:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48331What's the Big Deal About Refrigerant Charge—Why Should the Builder or Homeowner Care?This information sheet provides details about saving energy through proper refrigerant charge. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 3:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48351Supplemental Humidity ControlThis information sheet offers general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/supplemental_humidity.pdf12/10/2010 3:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48381Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38471Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38351Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Tindall Homes, Princeton, New JerseyBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Tindall Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in mixed humid climate using improved insulation and high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_tindall_mixed-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40701Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Yavapai College, Chino Valley, ArizonaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Yavapai College of Chino Valley, Arizona. These college students built a Building America Builders Challenge house that achieved the remarkably low HEhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_yavapai_college.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
42011Building America Performance Analysis Procedures for Existing HomesThis report provides a proposed set of guidelines for estimating the energy savings achieved by a package of retrofits or an extensive rehabilitation of an existing home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_perf_analysis.pdf 4/20/2010 1:09:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39071Improved Framing and Ductwork Lower Energy Costs: McStain Enterprises - Longmont, ColoradoThis document provides advice for saving money on energy efficient framework and ductwork.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27208.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34811Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: The Ultimate Family Home, Las Vegas, Nevada (Brochure)Brochure describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Ultimate Family Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35316.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34871Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34711Prototype House Provides Test Case for Energy-Efficient Systems: Mitchell Homes - Pensacola, FloridaThis document describes the energy-efficient Mitchell Homes in Pensacola, Florida, which are energy efficient test houses utilizing a whole building approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27209.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34551Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34751New American Home, Atlanta, Georgia--2002The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31470.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34441The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33621Cambridge Homes Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mix of Housing Types New houses designed by Cambridge Homes in Crest Hill, Illinois save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" design to the entire home product line.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM1Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7288898Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7855312Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
4842104High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661399New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661690Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761077Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484370High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
335969Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517669Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
730442New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
720642DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337731Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
793629Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
728326Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
338526Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731425Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
728924Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
729124Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
729223Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
729323Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
338722Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337121Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
689621Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
729020Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334919Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
335619Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727718Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342018Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
340017Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
644217Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698916Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731516New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512516Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
344216Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
730615New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
759914Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
692914DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
712414Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
666714Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727613Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
722013Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777913DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
678313Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334813Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
555313Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
570613Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777612DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740612Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732012Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
717512Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
717912Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
620212Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
466312Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
676912Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665812Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
708711DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
721811DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777711DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777811DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
676711Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334611Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
343111Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
541311Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740810Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
725110Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
594510Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665510Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71879DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73059Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76839U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65849Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68099Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65029Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33669Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33479Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77748DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73228Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73348Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76398Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71898New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71348Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72198Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72078DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72128DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72138DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70518Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34198Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61048Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program Specification DevelopmentThe DOE research team Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_ee_manufactured.pdf3/4/2013 12:04:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66208Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70407Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69837Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72147DOE ZERH Case Study: New Town Builders, Town Homes at Perrin's Row, Wheat Ridge, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project with 26 units in the cold climate that got a HERS 54 without PV, or HERS 28 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/NewTown_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:46:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72157DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72167DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72087DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72097DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71987DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71997DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72007DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71957Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72057DOE ZERH Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Green Acres #20, #26, #28, New Paltz, NY Case study of three DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the cold climate that got a HERS of 26, 28, and 26 without PV or -3, -1, and -3.5 with PV; with R-22 ICFs, 10” ocsf plus https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Greenhill_20_26_28__2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:50:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72757Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72217Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72227Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71287Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71817Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76387Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76307Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74647Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73407Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73677Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76787Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79487HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties/Philgreen Construction, Green Leaf Street, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS -8 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Revive_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:32:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68617Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60897Improved Modeling of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for Energy CalculationsThis report presents improved air conditioner and heat pump modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools, with the goal of enabling more accurate evaluation of cost-effective equhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modeling_ac_heatpump.pdf1/31/2013 2:39:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65347Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64747Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65557Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65637Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34877Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33507Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33807Analysis of System Strategies Targeting Near-Term Building America Energy-Performance Goals for New Single-Family Homes: FY2004 Fourth-Quarter Building America Milestone Report This report describes the technical approach used by Building America to determine the most cost effective pathways to achieve whole-house energy savings goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36920.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40667Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Standard features of their homes include advanced framed 2x6 24-inch on center walls, R-21 blown insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_artistic.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40677Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Ecofutures Building Inc., Boulder, ColoradoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ecofutures Building Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. Ecofutures’ first Builders Challenge house has been equipped with extensive energy monitoring equipmenthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_ecofutures.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47677Suwanee River Administration BuildingThis case study describes the renovation of a Georgia Parks and Recreation administration building that demonstrates an ultra-low energy use building.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/suwannee_river_admin_bldg.pdf11/29/2010 11:28:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79496HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Elements Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 48 without PV or HERS 28 with PV. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_Elements_101818_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77536Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77756DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73176Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74946HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75986Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72266Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71946Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72016DOE ZERH Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Marine Drive and Port Hadlcok, Coupeville and Port Hadlock WACase study of two DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the marine climate that got HERS 39 and 38 without PV or HERS 2-12 and -9 with PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 10.25” SIP roof; https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CVH_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:12:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72026DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72036DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72106DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72116DOE ZERH Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Vision Hill Lot 1, Glendale, AZCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that got a HERS 52 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-14 ocsf plus R-4https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mandalay_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:40:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72176DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69806Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69886Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69426New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70276Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70126DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70526Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70786Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34786Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34296High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65666Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65676Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65496Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60836Strategy Guideline: Partnering for High Performance HomesHigh performance houses require a high degree of coordination and have significant interdependencies between various systems in order to perform properly, meet customer expectations, and minimize riskhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_partnering_high_perf_homes.pdf1/25/2013 12:05:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60876DOE Challenge Home Case Study: e2 Homes – Winter Park, FloridaThis Challenge Home case study describes the first certified DOE Challenge Home as constructed by e2 Homes. Completed in May 2012, the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida, is a 4,305-ft2 customhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ch_casestudy_e2homes_4page.pdf1/31/2013 2:17:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60776Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48936ReVision Home: On-Site Renewable EnergyThis fact sheet discusses the photovoltaic energy system installed on the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/SunPower.pdf12/20/2010 10:35:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68306Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70585Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70635Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70175Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69725Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69765Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69785Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72275Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71915Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71805Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71575A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70955Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71235Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74295Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73195Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76485Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79505HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 38 without PV or HERS 4 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_ZEN_101618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:44:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68265Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68445Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68495Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68935Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67295Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67505New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54125Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60725Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65245Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64675Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65375Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34685Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33795Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48385Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48465Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73734Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74634Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74654Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74664Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76464Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70934Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71384Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70854Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71554Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71884Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71934High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72374Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71964DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69664New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69314Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70484Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70154DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69954Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70754New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46674Summary of Gaps and Barriers for Implementing Residential Building Energy Efficiency StrategiesThis report presents the key gaps and barriers to implementing residential energy efficiency strategies in the U.S. market, as identified in sessions at the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Americhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/49162.pdf9/21/2010 10:41:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47414Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34444The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38144Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64704Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62394Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62754Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62884Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60784Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55954Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67044No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66314Best Practices Case Study: Insight Homes - Seaford, DE, Deep Creek, DECase Study of Insight Homes who built 36 identical houses, three at a time, with increasing energy-efficiency measures in each generation until they arrived at the most cost-effective mix. Advanced frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_insight_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:29:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66244Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65824Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal BypassThis project highlights the importance of continuous air barriers in full alignment with insulation to prevent thermal bypasses and achieve high energy performance, and recommends use of ENERGY STAR'shttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Preventing_Thermal_Bypass.pdf11/21/2013 7:02:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66014DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68944Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68894Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68324West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67844Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70833Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70793Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70803Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70503Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70563Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69963Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70163DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70133DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69273DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69363Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69383Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69683Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69733Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69853Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69923Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71973DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71453Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71393Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71413Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70943Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70883New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70913Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70923Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76413Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76543Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76563Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74133Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74933HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73783Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73833Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73323Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73283Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73213Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77543Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67703Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67593Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68073Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68083Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67963Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68273Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68903Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68873Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69153DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Promethean Homes — Gross-Shepard Residence, Charlottesville, VAThis is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder, who earned a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The home included rigid mineral wool board insulation over househttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Promthean_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:24:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69063Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65833Technology Solutions Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied heat pump water heaters, an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional electric resistance water heaters that can improve energhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_HPWH_080712.pdf11/21/2013 7:17:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65333Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65853Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65903DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, ConnecticutThis LEED Platinum home was built on the site of a 60-year-old bungalow that was demolished. It boasts views of Candlewood Lake, a great deal of daylight, and projected annual energy savings of almosthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_BPC_GreenBuilders_062214.pdf11/26/2013 12:39:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67083Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67313Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67033Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67493Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67383Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66853Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66863Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67123Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58663Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57363Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60353High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50183Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62693Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64783The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65083New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65773Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FloridaPNNL and Florida Solar Energy Center worked with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County to upgrade an empty 1996 home with a 14.5 SEER AC, heat pump water heater, CFLs, more attic insulation, and ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_palm_beach.pdf11/21/2013 6:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65813Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34483The reHABITAT Guide: For Energy- and Resource-Efficient Retrofit StrategiesThis guide seeks to advance the goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Existing Residential Buildings Program (ERBP): to develop approaches that will enable the housing retrofit industry to deliver ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36057.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34643Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34653Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33733Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33743Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33453Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47393Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46823Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47493Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47623Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48573Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48583Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48393Providing a Thermal Break in Gut RehabsThis fact sheet provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing cost-effective wall insulation strategy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/gut_rehab_thermal_break_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:11:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48403High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air BarrierThis fact sheet provides information about properly air sealing garages from the living space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:26:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47893Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48253Slab Edge InsulationThis information sheet addresses ways to mitigate heat loss and moisture management through slab on grade construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab_edge_insulation.pdf12/9/2010 4:01:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77472A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76822Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79392HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80532DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: LifeStyle Homes, The Capri, Melbourne, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS -8 with PV, with concrete block walls, a spray-foam-insulated attic, and a central heat pumhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_lifestylecapri_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:38:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81452 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Panacea, Denver, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Thrive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73842Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73852Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73862Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73682Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73702NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73422Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74902HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74092Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74072Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76432Building America Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4, LaFayette, Georgia (CZ4), and Savannah, Georgia (CZ2)The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64861.pdf3/22/2017 1:17:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76352Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71332Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71372Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71462Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71472Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71562Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69582New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69442New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation and BIRA to design homes that achieve HERS <60 without PV or zero net energy with PV with ducts in dropped ceilings, R-50 attic insulation; HRVs wihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_artistic_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:41:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69972Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70102DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70362Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70252Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70732Greenbelt Homes Pilot Program: Summary of Building Envelope Retrofits, Planned HVAC Equipment Upgrades, and Energy SavingsIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. GHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt-homes-pilot-program.pdf5/26/2015 5:13:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70822Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70772Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48072Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48412High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing IIThis fact sheet provides information about insulation and air sealing behind tubs, showers, and fireplaces.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48452Ventilating Your HomeThis guide explains proper ventilation techniques for indoor air quality.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:41:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48172Air Sealing WindowsThis information sheet addresses windows and may also be applied to doors and other pre-assembled elements installed in building enclosures that also perform an air barrier function. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing_windows.pdf12/8/2010 7:00:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48612Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate HomesThis paper examines long-term performance of two solar hot water heating systems in the northern climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_cold_climate.pdf12/16/2010 12:47:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48472Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48792The Challenges of Basement InsulationThis study explores how effective inside insulation systems are at keeping basements dry as well as warm.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_The%20Challenges%20of%20Basement%20Insulation.pdf12/17/2010 1:30:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48682Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes the Overlook at Clipper Hill community homes in Baltimore, Maryland, which have been designed to perform 40+% better than the Building America benchmark house by combining aehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sber_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:44:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47652GreenCraft Greenspoint House PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype house demonstrating energy efficiency and durability upgrades including an unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation and supplemental dehumidification,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greencraft_greenpoint_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:11:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47822Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47962Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48022Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34722Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38542Best Practices Solar Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Armory Park del Sol - Tucson, AZBuilding America factsheet on JW Miller, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using solar photovoltaics and hot water, efficient HVAC and duct system, and tankless water heater.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_jwmiller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33422BSC Final Report: Lessons Learned from Building America Participation; February 1995 - December 2002 This report chronicles the how and why of the key BSC Building America outcomes. It is organized and put in the context of what the Building Science Consortium has learned from and with its building ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35915.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33572Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates; January 2006 - December 2006This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39743.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33652Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34332Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34362Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34542Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34702Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34792Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38312Building America Builders Challenge - Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Web, Las Vegas DivisionBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Pulte Las Vegas, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using improved insulation, engineered duct design, and sealed envelope.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_spotlight_pulte.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38412Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Humid Climate: New OrleansHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hh_norleans_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38262Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using sealed ducts and radiant barrier. Evaluates cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lakeland_habitat_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38512Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Wapato, WAThis is a Building America fact sheet describing the Yakama Nation Housing Authority's retrofit of 25 homes on the reservation to make them more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_yakama.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65642New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes Initial Performance of Two Zero Energy Homes, Gainesville, FloridaTommy Williams Homes worked with PNNL, Florida HERO, Energy Smart Home Plans, and Florida Solar Energy Center to design and test two zero energy homes. Energy use was 30% lower in one home and 60% lohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_two_zeroenergy.pdf11/18/2013 11:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65682New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Ravenwood Homes and Energy Smart Home Plans, Inc., Cape Coral, FloridaPNNL, Florida HERO, and Energy Smart Home Plans helped Ravenwood Homes achieve a HERS 15 with PV or HERS 65 without PV on a home in Florida with SEER 16 AC, concrete block and rigid foam walls, high-phttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ravenswood_energysmart.pdf11/19/2013 6:53:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65472Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Lake Elsinore, CaliforniThis report presents the long-term evaluation results from a hot-dry climate project that examines the room-to-room temperature conditions that exist in a high performance envelope, the performance ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_construction_lake_elsinore.pdf11/7/2013 4:29:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65482Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65042Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy HouseSteven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) monitored several advanced mechanical systems within a 2012 deep energy retrofitted home in the small Orlando suburb of Windermere, FL. This report provides perforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/systems_eval_cool_energy_house.pdf10/11/2013 3:40:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65062Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65402Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64902Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64762Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home RetrofitsThe Partnership for Home Innovation developed a construction quality process for new and existing high performance homes (HPH) in which high performance goals are established, specifications to meet thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_construction.pdf9/4/2013 5:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64772Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62712Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62012Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test HomesIn 2009, the state of Nevada received nearly $40 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use to stabilize communities that have suffered frohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_lasvegas.pdf4/22/2013 6:20:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62132Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction While the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012) has been adopted at a national level, only two cold climate states have adopted it as their new home energy code. Understanding the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/assessing_foundation_insulation_strategies.pdf 4/30/2013 2:50:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64442Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63432Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59712Communication of Energy Efficiency Information to Remodelers: Lessons From Current PracticeThe effective communication of energy efficiency and building science information to remodeling contractors is achieved through varying formats, timelines, and modes depending on who is delivering thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comm_ee_remodelers.pdf10/24/2012 1:10:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60922Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Exploratory StudyThe key objective of this exploratory study was to investigate the feasibility of the development or adoption of technologies that would enable a large percentage of existing homes in cold climates tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_found.pdf2/8/2013 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61062Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61402Building America Expert Meeting: Combustion SafetyThis is an overview of "The Best Approach to Combustion Safety in a Direct Vent World," held June 28, 2012, in San Antonio, TX. The objective of this Expert Meeting was to identify gaps and barriers https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combustion_safety.pdf3/27/2013 12:39:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50192Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50312Using EnergyPlus to Perform Dehumidification Analysis on Building America HomesThis study used EnergyPlus to investigate humidity issues on a typical mid-1990s reference home, a 2006 International Energy Conservation Code home, and a high-performance home in a hot-humid climate;https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_dehumid.pdf3/22/2011 12:19:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50482Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49312Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47532ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51932Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48832ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation FinishThis fact sheet describes the exterior insulation used in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dryvit.pdf12/17/2010 3:51:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48842ReVision Home: Windows and Patio DoorsThis fact sheet describes the approach taken to increase efficiency of windows and patio doors in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Milgard.pdf12/17/2010 3:58:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48872ReVision Home: Energy ModelingThis fact sheet provides information about specifications and energy modeling results of the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/energy.pdf12/17/2010 6:14:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49722High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tommy Williams HomesTommy Williams Homes of Gainesville, Florida, built two zero energy homes with help from DOE's Building America team members, the Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/tommy_williams_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59842Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58872Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59302Whole-House Design and Commissioning in the Project Home Again Hot-Humid New Construction CommunityBuilding Science Corporation has been working with Project Home Again since 2008 and has consulted on the design of around 100 affordable, energy efficient new construction homes for victims of hurrichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_home_again_whdesign.pdf 9/25/2012 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57402Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58402Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58452The Role of Appraisals in Energy Efficiency FinancingThis research identifies barriers and challenges and current industry status including several key appraisal industry developments for identifying and valuing energy efficiency. The report covers crithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/appraisals_ee_financing.pdf6/19/2012 9:54:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58652Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily BuildingsThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for owners, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other stakeholders in the multifamily building industry, and focuses on challenges found in existhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_sealing_attics.pdf7/6/2012 2:27:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57272Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54152Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56522Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing RetrofitsThe City of Meriden Housing Authority (MHA) collaborated with affordable housing developer Jonathon Rose Companies (JRC) to complete a gut renovation of 124 residential units in the Chamberlain Heighthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chamberlain_hghts_redev.pdf3/29/2012 4:23:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56592Measure Guideline: Evaporative CondensersThis measure guideline on evaporative condensers provides information on properly designing, installing, and maintaining evaporative condenser systems as well as understanding the benefits, costs, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_evap_condensers.pdf4/11/2012 12:46:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66952New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hood_river.pdf2/19/2014 12:12:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66082Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675822014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67112Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65992DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66002DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders, Denver, Colorado All homes in the Stapleton community must be ENERGY STAR certified; New Town Builders has announced that it will build 250–300 new homes over the next 7–10 years, all of which will be Challenge Homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_NewTown_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:24:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66232Measured Whole-House Performance of TaC Studios Test HomeAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wholehouse_tac_studio_test.pdf12/24/2013 12:21:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66262Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66372Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66422Best Practices Case Study: Urbane Homes - Crestwood, KY, Various Locations, Greater Louisville, KYCase study of Urbane Homes, who worked with Building America to build market rate homes with HERS scores of 57 to 62. Despite a down market they’ve sold every home within 3 weeks of listing, without ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_urbane_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:23:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65892DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66022DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66032DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Production House, Devens, MassachusettsA collaboration with Building America team Building Science Corporation helped this builder win a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in 2013—a 2,508-ft2 home built on speculation in the Devens, MA, subdivihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TransformationProduction_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:16:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66182Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66192Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69082DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amerisips Homes — Miller-Bloch Residence, Johns Island, SCFor this DOE Zero Energy Ready Home that won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the builder uses structural insulated panels to construct the entire building shell, includinhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Amerisips_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 4:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69202DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68362Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68402Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67972Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67982Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67742Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67822Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67612Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67622Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70811Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70591Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70611Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70531Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70261Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70301EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70331Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69981Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70001New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70141DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69471New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69491New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69511New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: John Wesley Miller, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with the National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build two net-zero energy homes with foam-sheathed masonry walls, low-E windows 2.9 ACH50 air sealing, transfer grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_jwmiller_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:16:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69551New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NevadaThe builder teamed with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC with ducts in conditioned space, jump ducts, and a fresh air intake; advanced framed walls; low-ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_pulte_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:37:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69611New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69651New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Urbane Homes, Louisville, KentuckyThis builder worked with National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build HERS-57 homes with rigid foam insulated slabs and foundation walls, advanced framed walls, high-efficiency heat https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_urbane_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69391New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale - Fresno, CaliforniaIn this project, IBACOS partnered with builder Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes to develop a simple and low-cost methodology by which community-scale energy savings can be evaluated based on results at thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_lowcost_eval_communityscale.pdf10/17/2014 12:06:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69371Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69281DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69331Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69351Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69931New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69901Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69751Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69691Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69671New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71531Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71541Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71921Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71421Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71441Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76361Building America Case Study: Impact of Slab-Foundation Heat Transfer on Space-Conditioning Energy Use in Florida, Cocoa, FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65356.pdf3/21/2017 7:25:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76371Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76311Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76331Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76421Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76571Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76581Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76721Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76771Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74101Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74681Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74891HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Emerald Star, Seatlle, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 45 without PV or HERS 0 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dwell_092716.pdf10/13/2016 4:59:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74911HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Row Homes at RidgeGate, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 50 without PV or HERS 30 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrive_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:09:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74921HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73651Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73711Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73721Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73991Business Metrics for High-Performance Homes: A Colorado Springs Case StudyThe building industry needs to understand how energy ratings can impact homebuilders. Of interest is how energy efficiency may or may not have a positive impact on homebuilders’ business success. Focuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65070.pdf4/26/2016 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74051Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73801Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73811Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73821Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73241Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73251Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73301Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73181Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73161Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79201Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80561DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: PepperTree Homes, Mad River Glen House, Waitsfield, VTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 18 with PV, with graphite enhanced SIPs walls and roof, ICF foundation, passive design, radiant https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_peppertreemadriverglen_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:08:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80591DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: TC Legend Homes, 19th Ave., Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a marine climate that got a HERS -2 with PV, with SIPs taped at all exterior joints, an ICF foundation walls, and an air-to-wathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_tclegend19th_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:24:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81271Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81391DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Charis Homes, The Sanctuary, North Canton, OHCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Charis_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:22:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81401 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Newburgh Custom, Newburgh, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Greenhill_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:31:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81411 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Imery Group, Monroe Farmhouse, Monroe, GACase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Imery_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:37:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81421 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Foothills at the Dells, Prescott, AZCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Mandalay_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:42:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81431 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Glacier Club Modern Home, Durango, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Mantell_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:46:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81441 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction, The Lupine Model, Fort Collins, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Revive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:50:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80471DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region, The Depot Neighborhood, Traverse City, MICase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a cold climate that got a HERS -1 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls, ICF foundation walls, a vented attic, a ductless mini-splhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatgtr_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:14:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80481DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Healthy-E-Community Enterprises of Virginia Inc., The Villas at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 0 with PV, with 2x4 framed walls with advanced house wrap, a sealed conditioned crawl spahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_healtherocketts_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80491DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: High Performance Homes, Garrison Falls, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 14 with PV, 6.5-inch SIPs, an insulated vented attic, a geothermal heat pump, and an ERV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_highperformancegarrison_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:24:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80501DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Insulsteel Building Enclosures, Sonny Boy Lane House, Johns Island, SCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 12 with PV, with 5.5-inch rigid foam-and-steel panels, an unvented attic, solar hot water, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_inulsteelsonny_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:29:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80511DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Glendale, Kalamazoo, MICase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 46 without PV, with 2x4 advanced framed walls, a vented attic with raised heel trussehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatkalamazoo_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:32:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79451HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79461HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79471HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Kalamazoo Infill Home, Kalamazoo, MI Case study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 46.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Kalamazoo_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:25:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76531Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67731Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67851BEopt-CA (Ex): A Tool for Optimal Integration of EE, DR and PV in Existing California HomesThis project targeted the development of a software tool, BEopt-CA (Ex) (Building Energy Optimization Tool for California Existing Homes), that aims to facilitate balanced integration of energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_ex_california.pdf 5/7/2014 11:38:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67871Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68111Building America Guidance for Identifying and Overcoming Code, Standard, and Rating Method BarriersThis guidance document was prepared using the input from the meeting summarized in the draft CSI Roadmap to provide Building America research teams and partners with specific information and approachehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/csi_guidance.pdf6/17/2014 10:00:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68561Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68281Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68311Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68651Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68911Technology Solutions Case Study: Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System, New Smyrna, FloridaBuilder S.E. Volusia County Habitat for Humanity (SEVHFH) was interested in constructing a home to the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home standards. SEVHFH partners with DOE tehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_raised_ceiling_ducts.pdf9/19/2014 5:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69211DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: M Street Homes — Smartlux on Greenpark, Houston, TXThis builder certified its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and won a Production Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. It is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_M%20Street_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:39:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69231DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69241DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes — Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis builder was honored for Most DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Built in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. By July 2014, Palo Duro had completed 152 homes since the program began in 2013 (under the orhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Palo_Duro_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 11:07:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69261DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69091DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders — Trolle Residence, Danbury, CTThe builder of this 1,650-ft2 cabin won a Custom Home honor in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. The home meets Passive House Standards with 5.5-in. of foil-faced polysiocyanurate foam boards lininhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_BPC_Green_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:19:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: The Imery Group — Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GAThe first certified Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia was honored in the Custom Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 2,811-ft2, two-story custom home has 2x6 advanced framed wahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_ImeryGroup%2009-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:49:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Sterling Brook Custom Homes — Village Park Eco Home, Double Park, TXThis builder won a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this showcase home that serves as an energy-efficient model home for the custom home builder: 1,300 visitors toured thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sterling_Brook_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:32:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68971Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68991Using Whole-House Field Tests to Empirically Derive Moisture Buffering Model InputsBuilding energy simulations can be used to predict a building's interior conditions, along with the energy use associated with keeping these conditions comfortable. These models simulate the loads on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/using_whole_house_field_tests.pdf9/25/2014 10:36:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66051DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66071DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65871DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65881DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Seattle, WashingtonThis Challenge Home is one of 42 homes in a micro-community of ultra-modern, energy-efficient homes built by Dwell Development on an urban gray-field site in South Seattle. Every home will achieve a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_DwellDevelopment_062314.pdf11/25/2013 7:04:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66431Best Practices Case Study: William Ryan House - Tampa Division, Tampa, FLCase study of William Ryan Homes, who cut energy use to achieve HERS scores of 65 to 70 on nine floor plans that will be featured in 277 homes in central Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_williamryan_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:28:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66571Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66381Best Practices Case Study: Tindall Homes - Princeton, NJ, Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJCase Study of Tindall Homes, who worked with Building America to design an optimal package including advanced framing, insulated precast concrete basement walls, polyurethane foam in the walls, and R-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tindall_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 2:58:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66401Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66271Best Practices Case Study: David Weekley Homes - Eagle Springs and Waterhaven, Houston, TXCase study describing David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, has qualified more than 1,240 homes for the DOE Builders Challenge. Advanced framed 2x6 walls with open headers and two-stud corners allow https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_david_weekley_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:07:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66321Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66331Best Practices Case Study: New Tradition Homes - Landover Commons, Vancouver, WACase study of New Tradition Homes who saved 26% over Washington state’s energy code by moving ducts inside conditioned space, upgrading the furnace, increasing attic insulation to R-49, and improving https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_newtradition_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66341Best Practices Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders - Pine Mountain, GACase study of Pine Mountain Builders who worked with DOE’s IBACOS team to achieve HERS scores of 59 on 140 homes built around a wetlands in Georgia. The team used taped rigid foam exterior sheathing ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pinemtn_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66351Best Practices Case Study: Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Webb, Las Vegas DivisionCase study of Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division, who certified nearly 1,200 homes to the DOE Builders Challenge between 2008 and 2012. All of the homes by Las Vegas’ biggest builder achieved HERS scores https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pultedelwebb_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 2:44:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66361Best Practices Case Study: Quadrant Homes - Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WACase study of Quadrant Homes, a Seattle area builder who, despite the recession, sold three homes a day in the first half of 2009, by letting buyers choose from 300 floor plans and 10,000 options, inchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_quadrant_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:49:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67361Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67091Building America Top Innovations 2012: Advanced Framing Systems and PackagesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing advanced 2x6, 24-inch on-center framing, single top plates, open headers, and 2-stud corners reduced board feehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1b_ba_innov_advancedframing_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:20:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67101Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67071Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Passive Room-to-Room Air Transfer, Fresno, California In this project, IBACOS, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, assessed a strategy for providing conditioned air to bedrooms when the bedroom doors are closed and measured potential thermhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_passive_air_transfer.pdf2/27/2014 12:21:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67511Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67401Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67411New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67471Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66761Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66991Cascade Apartments: Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington (marine climate.)This research ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cascade_multifamily_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 5:51:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67001Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67011Hybrid Wall Construction and Quality Control Issues in Wyandotte, MichiganThis report is the second report on the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 project in Wyandotte, MI, and documents refinements to the design, construction, and quality control for the highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_construction_wyandotte.pdf2/25/2013 11:10:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67131Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67171Building America Top Innovations 2012: Outside Air Ventilation ControllervenThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing how automated night ventilation can reduce cooling energy costs up to 40% and peak demand up to 50% in Calihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_3c_ba_innov_outsideairventcontroller_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:00:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67181Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-Performance Home Cost Performance Trade-offs: Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing how some energy-efficiency measure cost increases can balance against measures that reduce up-front costs: Advhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1a_ba_innov_costperftradeoffs_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:09:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67211Building America Top Innovations 2012: Reduced Call-Backs with High-Performance Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes ways Building America teams have helped builders cut call-backs. Harvard University study found builders who worked with Building America had a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1d_ba_innov_reducedcallbacks_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:30:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67221Building America Top Innovations 2012: Affordable High Performance in Production Homes: Artistic HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Artistic Homes, a successful New Mexico production builder, who went from code-minimum to under HERS 50 standard on every home, with optional PVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1e_ba_innov_artistichomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 12:55:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67251Building America Top Innovations 2012: Community Scale High Performance with Solar - Pulte HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Pulte Homes of Tucson’s work with Building America to apply a suite of energy-efficiency measures integrated with passive solar design and solarhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1i_ba_innov_pultehomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:20:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67261Building America Top Innovations 2012: Zero Net-Energy Homes Production Builder Business Case: California/Florida Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Grupe Homes of Sacramento’s work with Building America to design California’s first production-scale community of solar homes. The homes outsoldhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1j_ba_innov_ca_fl_productionbuilders_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:40:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56751Building America: The Advanced Whole-Home Efficiency ProgramDelivered at the Women in Science and Engineering Symposium, 29 February 2012, Columbus, OH, this presentation gives an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buiding_america_whole-home_efficiency.pdf4/16/2011 6:28:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56581Measure Guideline: Summary of Interior Ducts in New Construction, Including an Efficient, Affordable Method to Install Fur-Down Interior DuctsThis document illustrates guidelines for the efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing, including the fur-up chase method, the fur-down chase method, and interior ducts positionedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ducts_new_con.pdf4/10/2011 6:04:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55501Residential Energy Efficiency Research Planning Meeting Summary ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Residential Energy Efficiency Research Planning meeting, held on October 28-29, 2011, in Washingthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ee_research_planning_mtg.pdf2/16/2012 6:34:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56511Summary of Code Barriers:Summary of Code and Standard Barriers to the Implementation of High Performance Home Systems DesignsBuilding codes serve to ensure minimum requirements for safety, durability, and energy efficiency of homes.To enable innovation and to support continual improvement, building codes are updated on a 2-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summary_code_barriers.pdf 3/29/2011 2:25:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58781Retrofitting Air Conditioning and Duct Systems in Hot, Dry ClimatesThis technical report describes CARB's work with Clark County Community Resources Division in Las Vegas, Nevada, to optimize procedures for upgrading cooling systems on existing homes in the area to ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_ac_duct_systems.pdf 7/19/2012 6:49:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59311Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes; An Overview of Opportunity and ProcessThis guide provides renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project. It also outlines the potential projhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wall_airsealing.pdf 9/25/2012 12:46:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59381Moisture and Structural Analysis for High Performance Hybrid Wall AssembliesBased on past experience in the Building America program, BSC has found that combinations of materials and approaches—in other words, systems—usually provide optimum performance. Integration is necesshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_assemblies.pdf 10/1/2012 1:33:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59391Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit AnalysisThis report describes a retrofit project undertaken by Building Science Corporation and partner Byggmeister on a multifamily brick row house located in Jamaica Plain, MA. This project studied the row https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_test_home.pdf 10/2/2012 10:47:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59101Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59291Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas HomesThe performance of three homes in San Antonio, Texas with identical floor plans and orientation were evaluated through a partnership between the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), CPS Energy, and Woohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/perf_sidebyside_txhomes.pdf 9/25/2012 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59881West Village Community: Quality Management Processes and Preliminary Heat Pump Water Heater PerformanceWest Village, a multi-use project underway at the University of California Davis, represents a ground-breaking sustainable community incorporating energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable genehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_hpwh.pdf 11/13/2012 1:53:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60211Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60231Strategy Guideline: Mitigation of Retrofit Risk FactorsThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team is currently developing strategies designed to promote and achieve increased energy savings and promote upgrades in the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_risks.pdf12/10/2012 5:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60341Strategy Guideline: Demonstration HomeThis guideline will provide a general overview of the different kinds of demonstration home projects, a basic understanding of the different roles and responsibilities involved in the successful complhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_demo_home.pdf12/18/2012 1:49:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60431Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60451Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60691Expert Meeting: Optimized Heating Systems Using Condensing Boilers and Baseboard ConvectorsOn August 11, 2011, in Denver, CO, a Building America Expert Meeting was held in conjunction with the Building America Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting, to review and discuss reshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_heating_systems.pdf1/20/2013 9:24:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49741Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, COShaw Construction built 84 energy efficient, affordable condominiums forthe City of Aspen that achieved HERS scores of less than 62 with help from Building America’s research team lead Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_shaw_cold.pdf2/17/2011 5:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49751Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WADevoted Builders of Kennewick, WA worked with Building America's BIRA team to achieve the 50% Federal tax credit level energy savings on 81 homes at its Mediterranean Villas community in eastern Washihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_devoted_cold.pdf2/17/2011 6:03:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49791Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PAS&A Homes worked with Building America's IBACOS and architects Pfaffmann & Associates and Moss Associates to design energy-efficient homes for urban in-fill lots. This is a new market for S&A Homes, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_sahomes_cold.pdf2/18/2011 10:59:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49801Best Practices Case Study: Nelson Construction, Hamilton Way, Farmingon, CTBuilding America's research team lead Building Science Corporation helped Nelson Construction achieve HERS scores of 53 and 54 on ten homes in Farmington, Connecticut.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_nelson_cold.pdf2/18/2011 11:05:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49911High Performance Builder Spotlight: Clifton View Homes IIClifton View Homes builds superefficient homes that qualify for DOE’s Builders Challenge like this home on Whidbey Island that achieves a 57 on the HERS index.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clifton_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:14:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49941High Performance Builder Spotlight: Scott Homes Inc.Scott Homes worked with DOE Building America research partner Washington State University Extension Energy Program on a home in Olympia, WA, that achieved a HERS index score of 51.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_scott_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:41:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49951High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.Treasure Homes, Inc., achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana, thanks in part to training received from a Buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_treasure_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:50:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49961High Performance Builder Spotlight: GreenCraft, Lewisville, TXIn October and November 2009, the TimberCreek Zero Energy House in Lewisville, Texas, opened as a Building America Demonstration House. The 2,538-foot,three-bedroom, 2½-bath custom-built home showedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_timbercreek_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:03:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49971High Performance Builder Spotlight: Wathen Castanos Hybrid HomesWathen Castanos Hybrid Homes of Fresno, CA, has worked with Building America team member IBACOS to apply building science to production homes. Even without solar panels, the company’s Jordan model ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_wathen_castanos_hot-dry.pdf2/25/2011 11:10:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49991Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis is a Building America fact sheet on Artistic Homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which builds net zero energy homes in New Mexico using energy efficient and photovoltaic technologies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_new_artistic_homes.pdf2/25/2011 11:31:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48891ReVision Home: Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet discusses the heating and cooling upgrades to the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Trane.pdf12/20/2010 10:13:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48901ReVision Home: Tankless Water HeaterThis fact sheet discusses the tankless water heater installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Rinnai.pdf12/20/2010 10:17:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48911ReVision Home: Plumbing FixturesThis fact sheet describes the energy efficient water fixtures installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/AmericanStandard.pdf12/20/2010 10:21:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48851ReVision Home: Standing Seam Metal Cool RoofingThis fact sheet describes the use of a vented cool roofing solution that is compatible with the ReVision Homes' architecture.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/MBCIfinalrevised.pdf12/17/2010 4:07:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48861ReVision Home: Weatherization ProductsThis fact sheet describes Dupont's envelope moisture control system for the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/DuPont.pdf12/17/2010 6:10:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52081Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis report summarizes Building America research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Climate Regionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30percent_hot_dry.pdf9/3/2011 11:35:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
534112011 Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting Summary ReportThis report provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program's Summer 2011 Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting. This meeting was held on August 9-11, 2https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/resid_mtg_report_august2011.pdf12/8/2011 6:43:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51491Challenges and Opportunities To Achieve 50% Energy Savings in Homes: National Laboratory White PapersThis report summarizes the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by researchers from four national laboratories (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_tech_roadmap.pdf7/22/2011 10:27:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51881Laboratory Test Report for Fujitsu 12RLS and Mitsubishi FE12NA Mini-Split Heat PumpsMini-split heat pumps are being proposed as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest. NREL has previously developed a field test protocol for mini-split systems to https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fujitsu_mitsubishi_minisplit.pdf9/28/2011 5:51:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51901Evaluation of Air Mixing and Thermal Comfort From High Sidewall Supply Air JetsUniform mixing of conditioned air with room air is an essential factor for providing comfort in homes. The objective of the study outlined in this report is to resolve the issue that the flow rates thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_jets_evaluation.pdf10/4/2011 11:20:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49331Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in 2-Story Florida Homes; Phase 1This report is about a study to identify air flow failures and possible insulation system failures. Field testing was ocmpleted on 32 homes and 6 homes were monitored and repaired. http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/fsec-cr-1842-09.pdf1/14/2011 4:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49701High Performance Builder Spotlight: KB Home GreenHouseLocated in the Lake Burden community in Windermere, FL, the KB Home GreenHouse is expected to produce as much energy as it consumes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/kb_greenhouse_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:13:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49221Low Cost Interior Duct Systems for High Performance Homes in Hot ClimatesThis report describes the advantages of well designed and constructed interior duct systems.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-451-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:29:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49271Exploring Cost-Effective, High Performance Residential Retrofits for Affordable Housing in the Hot Humid ClimateThis report describes finding cost-effective paths for improving the energy performance of existing homes in a hot humid climate.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-448-10.pdf1/12/2011 6:44:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61901New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLCDevoted Builders meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the cold climate with R-25 ICF walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49 spray foam and cellulose attic floors. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_devoted_homes.pdf4/15/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61931New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc.Schneider Homes cut energy use by 50% over the 2004 IECC on 28 homes built near Seattle in 2008. Schneider packed the walls with R-23 of blown fiberglass and blanketed the ceiling with R-38 of blown chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_schneider.pdf4/15/2013 6:21:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61941New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co.Tom Walsh & Company’s homes in an urban infill project in Portland achieved meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the marine climate with R-21 fiberglass batt walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_tom_walsh.pdf 4/15/2013 6:27:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61311TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61321Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61051Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60991Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60881High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59741Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60801External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63541Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63551The Next Step Toward Widespread Residential Deep Energy RetrofitsThe complexity of deep energy retrofits warrants additional training to successfully manage multiple improvements that will change whole house air, heat, and moisture flow dynamics. The home performanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/widespread_deep_energy_retrofits.pdf7/30/2013 6:27:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63151Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseCommissioning of instrumentation and limited short-term testing have been completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California. This house is intended to be used as a laboratory in whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/commissioning_fresno_retrofit.pdf7/9/2013 4:46:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62801Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62141Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62221Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62341Building America Systems Integration Research Annual Report: FY 2012This Building America FY2012 Annual Report includes an overview of the Building America Program activities and the work completed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Building America ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_systems_integration_fy2012.pdf5/21/2013 5:42:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64721Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64921Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy SimulationThis simulation study adapts and applies the general framework described in BESTEST-EX (Judkoff et al 2010) for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods. BEopt/DOE-2.2 is usehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/automated_model_calibration.pdf9/23/2013 7:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64931Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65421Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and MonitoringThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to implement andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heat_retrofits_multifamily.pdf 11/1/2013 12:41:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65091Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65291Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Zero Energy-Ready Single-Family HomesBuilding homes that are zero energy-ready is a goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program and one embodied in Building America’s premier home certification program, the Challengehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_2-1-6_zero_energy_homes.pdf10/29/2013 3:47:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65521Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of wood-framed walls and mass masonry wall assemblies. Insulation on the exterior of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_cladding_attachment.pdf11/11/2013 10:53:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65591New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, ConnecticutBy working with builder partners on test homes, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program can vet whole-house building strategies and avoid potential unintended consequhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_performance_house.pdf11/12/2013 4:53:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65601Technology Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Heat Pump Water Heater in the Hot-Humid Climate, Windermere, FloridaOver recent years, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have become more readily available and more widely adopted in the marketplace. For a 6-month period, the Building America team Consortium for Advancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_hpwh_hot_humid.pdf11/12/2013 5:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65691New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North CarolinaPNNL worked with North Carolina Heritage Buildings and Energy Smart Home Plans to design zero-energy ready homes that score under HERS 60 for less than 2% added cost over code construction.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_heritage_energy_smart.pdf11/19/2013 7:02:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65701New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FloridaPNNL and FSEC helped Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County build three <60 HERS prototype homes, 30% better than their typical homes at a cost of only $1,500 more.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_westpalmbeach.pdf11/19/2013 7:07:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65711Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, FloridaPNNL and Calcs Plus helped the South Sarasota County Florida Habitat for Humanity retrofit a 1978 single-story home by stripping old drywall, air sealing concrete block walls, and installing rigid inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_sarasota.pdf11/19/2013 7:12:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38521Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Tucson, AZThis is a Building America fact sheet describing John Wesley Miller Companies energy efficiency retrofit project on a 47-year-old adobe house in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_john_wesley_miller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38291Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38421Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Marine Climate: SeattleHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_ma_seattle_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38451Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38461Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38471Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38491Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Habitat for Humanity, Newburgh, New YorkThis is a Building America fact sheet describing Habitat for Humanity's retrofit project on houses in the Newburgh, New York, historic neighborhoods to make them energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_newburgh_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38331SummerHill Homes, San Francisco Bay Area, Fremont, CaliforniaBuilding America fact sheet on SummerHill Homes of Northern California. The Villa Savona Homes in Fremont, California were built using 15% fly ash in concrete, engineered lumber for floors, high effichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summerhill_villasavona_frommarine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38371Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: ChicagoHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_c_chicago_dec08v2_r4.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38401Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Humid Climate: HoustonHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hh_houston_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38191Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes the first true zero E-scale home in a hot-dry climate with ducts inside, R-50 attic insulation, rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_artistic_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38201Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Centex Corporation, San Ramon, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Centex, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using advanced insulation techniques, engineered headers, and tankless water heatershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_centex_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38251Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Kacin Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Kacin Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using airtight envelope, efficient lighting, and tankless water heater. Evaluates cost ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_kacin_homes_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34801Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside, Elk Grove, CaliforniaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Lakeside Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35306.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34821Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas; Building America This fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages, and discusses details of its construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34851Oakbrooke Patio Homes, Pulte Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pulte-Minnesota has been working with Building Science Consortium and Building America since 1996 to build homes for severe cold climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31670.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34711Prototype House Provides Test Case for Energy-Efficient Systems: Mitchell Homes - Pensacola, FloridaThis document describes the energy-efficient Mitchell Homes in Pensacola, Florida, which are energy efficient test houses utilizing a whole building approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27209.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34881Prairie Crossing Homes: Building America houses that use half as much energyThis document describes the development of Prairie Crossing Homes, Chicago, which are houses that cost almost 50% less to heat and cool.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26261.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38131Arizona: Building Smart from the StartA fact sheet that describes Arizona's Housing Tax Credit Program, to make sure houses were built more efficiently.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/az_taxcredit_success-1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34571Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34581State-of-the-Art Building Concepts Lower Energy Bills, Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, NevadaHouses built by Pulte Homes as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program in Las Vegas, Nevada, save money for the home owners by reducing electric air-conditioning costs and gashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31793.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34381Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34061Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34151Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34211Habitat Metro Denver -- Perfecting Award-Winning Affordable Homes Using Building America's Integrated Design Approach; Building America (Brochure)Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to supply quality housing to poor families while reducing their energy cost burden, especially in light of ever-increasing energy prices. Habitat Metro Denver partnered https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36102.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33881El Rancho Grande, an Artistic Homes project in Albuquerque, New MexicoEl Rancho Grande community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a project of Artistic Homes. It was built as part of the Building America program for energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31673.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33521Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33761Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33441Building America - working with American builders for energy-efficient, green and sustainable houses This 3-fold brochure describes the Building America program and its whole-house approach to energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33227.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38551Best Practices Solar Case Study: Pulte Homes - Civano, Tucson, ArizonaBuilding America factsheet on Pulte Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot dry climate using ducts in conditioned space, improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC, and solar hot water.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_civano.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38561Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 19, 2008To track progress toward aggressive multi-year whole-house energy savings goals of 40-70% and onsite power production of up to 30%, DOE's Residential Buildings Program and NREL developed the Building https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44816.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47441Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47451Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47461National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program—Clark ResidenceIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with local utility company, National Grid, Massachusetts homes. This project involved the renovation of a 18th century Cape-style building ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_der_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47481Copper MoonThis case study highlights Pulte Homes high-performance construction in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/copper_moon_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:05:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47031High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40691Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on David Weekley Homes of Houston, Texas. The builder plans homes as a "system," with features such as wood-framed walls that are air-sealed then insulathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_weekley.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40701Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Yavapai College, Chino Valley, ArizonaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Yavapai College of Chino Valley, Arizona. These college students built a Building America Builders Challenge house that achieved the remarkably low HEhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_yavapai_college.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41121Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ferrier Custom Homes, Dallas, TexasThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ferrier_spotlight.pdf2/4/2010 6:31:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41441Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight – Tommy Williams HomesBuilders Challenge fact sheet highlighting performance and energy-efficiency features of Tommy Williams Homes, Longleaf case study, Gainesville, FLhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_zeh-cs_tommy-williams.pdf3/8/2010 4:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48041Soil Gas ControlThis information sheet explains how to control pressure in foundation holes to minimize soil gas (radon, water vapor, herbicides, termiticides, methane, etc.) from getting into foundations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/soil_gas_control.pdf12/7/2010 4:42:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48061Drainage Plane/Water Resistive Barrier for All ClimatesThis information sheet gives an overview of using drainage plane to control rainwater that can damage structures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/drainage_plane.pdf12/7/2010 4:53:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47841Building Science Corporation's Building America Quality Control ChecklistThe Building America Quality Control Checklist has been developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builhttp://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-building-america-quality-control-checklist/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/6/2010 4:38:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47881Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47691Burlingame Ranch Phase IThis case study describes the construction of energy efficient community-scale, affordable housing for Aspen, Colorado, residents meeting a 40% energy-savings target.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/burlingame_phase_i_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:54:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47661Sandstone Subdivision 40% PrototypeThis case study describes community-scale single family homes meeting 40% energy savings goal through airtightness, insulating sheathing, duct layout, and other efficiency measures. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sandstone_colter_prototype.pdf11/29/2010 11:21:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47641GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House PrototypeThis case study describes strategy for achieving zero net energy by lowering building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and using photovoltaic installahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/lewisville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 11:04:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47501Eaglesprings and Waterhaven CommunitiesThis case study describes two David Weekley Homes developments near Houston, Texas, that consist of single-family houses, and feature high performance in a production setting. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eagle_springs_water_haven_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:28:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47511Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47521Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48691Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study profiles Veridian builder's Whitman “Welcome Home” prototype based upon Building America practices, which features a solar water heating system, high performance envelope, and high effhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/veridian_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:55:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48701Rural Development Inc.- Colrain: Near Zero EnergyThe design of this home incorporates efficiency and renewable energy systems effectively and affordably.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rdi_colrain_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 6:19:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48711Rural Development Inc.-Wisdom Way: Near Zero EnergyThis case study describes a community of efficient,affordable solar homes, featuring superior insulation, high performance windows, single,sealed-combustion, natural gas unit heaters, and photovoltaichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rdi_wisdom_way_case_study.pdf12/17/2010 11:32:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48721The Winding Road Towards "Zero" Energy: Lessons From Monitoring Efficient Solar HomesThis paper describes results from monitoring of several solar homes throughout the United States including technologies and occupant behavoir that have significant impacts on home energy performance.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/near%20zero%20energy/ZeroEnergyLessons.pdf12/17/2010 11:38:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48781Wisdom Way Solar VillageThis article gives an overview of Wisdom Way Village, a community of affordable, sustainable solar homes in Greenfield, MA.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_wisdom_way_solar_village.pdf12/17/2010 1:25:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48801Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48821ReVision Home: Building InsulationThis fact sheet describes the insulation used in the showcase ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/basf.pdf 12/17/2010 3:45:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48481Why Right-Size? Science versus PracticalityThis fact sheet examines the reasons behind resizing residential building heating and cooling systems. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/why_to_rightsize_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:58:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48621J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes highly efficient features of homes built by Cherry & Sons Home Builders in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cherry_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 12:58:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48631High Ridge Custom Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 50+% Energy SavingsThis case study highlights a prototype high-performance showcase home that achieves more than 50% energy savings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hrch_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 2:44:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48651K2 Urbancorp, LLC.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes a community of historically inspired energy efficient homes that met the 40% whole-house source energy savings by focusing primarily on tightening the building envelope and shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/k2_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48591Whole House Mechanical Ventilation: A South Chicago Case StudyThis case study describes a neighborhood of efficient, healthy, sustainable, affordable homes in South Chicago, IL, that feature structural insulated panels (SIPs), condensing furnaces, sealed combusthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mechanical_ventilation.pdf12/16/2010 12:27:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48601Solar Domestic Water Heating: a Roof-Integrated EvaluationThis fact sheet describes an evaluation of the performance of a roof-integrated solar water heating system.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_research.pdf12/16/2010 12:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48181Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48191Critical Seal (Spray Foam at Rim Joist)This information sheet explains air leakage that occurs at the rim joist and how to remedy this problem.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/critical_seal.pdf12/8/2010 7:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48131Vapor Open AssembliesThis information sheet provides details about proper vapor control in assemblies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_open_assemblies.pdf12/8/2010 6:14:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47951Water Management Details for Residential BuildingsThis report explains the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_management_residential.pdf12/7/2010 3:07:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48281Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis information sheet explains how moving the duct work and air handlers inside the thermal enclosure of a building can help prevent energy loss.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ducts_conditioned.pdf12/10/2010 2:14:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48321Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment EfficiencyThis information sheet describes a series of measurements to evaluate a cooling system: air flow, pressures, temperatures, humidity levels, and power draw.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 2:54:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM2Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7237373Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7277299Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7333245Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7276237Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484371High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733067Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517666Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761048Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733447Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512540Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484240High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
476238Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661336New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661634Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334933Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733226Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
555326Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
343124Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
736521Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
734021Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337720Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
680818Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
736817Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334817Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334617Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
734216Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733116Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732015Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713415Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737114Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
340014Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
717514Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
670814Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
736713Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
479613Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
466313Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737012NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732212Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
742912Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334712Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
712412Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732111Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737211Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
341511Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
541311Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665511Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731910Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
647810The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
652410Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
666710Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705210Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
728810Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
728910Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
730410New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76419Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76489Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47889Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70489Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67509New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67839Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68949Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69299DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69959Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70259Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57069Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73738Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73178Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73278Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77548Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48478Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51938Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49928High Performance Builder Spotlight: Cobblestone HomesCobblestone Homes of Freeland,MI quest to understand building science led to construction in 2010 of the "Vision Zero Project," a demonstration home that has earned a DOE Builders Challenge certificathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cobblestone_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:23:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33458Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59698Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65028Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65498Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65818Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69898Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69788Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66588Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71558Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73158New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76387Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48617Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate HomesThis paper examines long-term performance of two solar hot water heating systems in the northern climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_cold_climate.pdf12/16/2010 12:47:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34727Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38517Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Wapato, WAThis is a Building America fact sheet describing the Yakama Nation Housing Authority's retrofit of 25 homes on the reservation to make them more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_yakama.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72907Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71947Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70387Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70857Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67037Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68317Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68447Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67697Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68097Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69927Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65637Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64447Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64677Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76396Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75996Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79366Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34686Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47496Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48056Common Advanced Framing DetailsThis information sheet explains the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing.pdf12/7/2010 4:48:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48466Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33506Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64746Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65846Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59746Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60786Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62026Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70146DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69836Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69906Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68616Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67676Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68966Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66746New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70406Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71956Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71796Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71806Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71816Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71496Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73056Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73146Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72196Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78555Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74645Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76465Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73185Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33715Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34205Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33875Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33795Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47955Water Management Details for Residential BuildingsThis report explains the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_management_residential.pdf12/7/2010 3:07:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34875Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71365Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70495New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70535Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66855Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68985Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69065Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68305Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68275Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69525New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction, Farmington, ConnecticutThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design ten HERS 53 homes with ICF foundations, foam-sheathed above-grade walls, and high-efficiency furnaces with fresh air intake and jump ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_nelson_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69885Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69805Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69725Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61585Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65995DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66015DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59455Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65005Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64705Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65375Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73284Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76544Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76304Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38274Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Martha Rose Construction, Inc., Seattle, WashingtonBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Martha Rose Construction, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using the German Passiv Haus design, improved insulation, and solar photohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_martha_rose_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47894Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47904Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations and Emission Rates in New Manufactured and Site-Built HousesThis study was conducted with the primary objective of characterizing and comparing the airborne concentrations and the emission rates of total VOCs and selected individual VOCs, including formaldehhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/voc_emissions_new_houses.pdf12/6/2010 5:41:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47934Building a Durable and Energy Efficient Home in Post-Katrina New OrleansThis report examines designing homes with key sustainability concepts, durability, and energy efficiency that can provide insurance to people in the event of a hurricane.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_post_katrina.pdf 12/6/2010 6:12:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48404High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air BarrierThis fact sheet provides information about properly air sealing garages from the living space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:26:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48384Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51264Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34294High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65334Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65344Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65554Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65314Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66204Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62884Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59844Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60214Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58664Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69854Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69964Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70204High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69994Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69204DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68264Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67844Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68564Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68324West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67614Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70584Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70124DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70304EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70934Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70944Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70634Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70784Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71424Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71234Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72514Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72754Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73164Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72914Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74683Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74653Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74083Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76473Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76833U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73863Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77473A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77743DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79493HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Elements Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 48 without PV or HERS 28 with PV. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_Elements_101818_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79503HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 38 without PV or HERS 4 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_ZEN_101618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:44:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33733Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33563Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33593Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51883Laboratory Test Report for Fujitsu 12RLS and Mitsubishi FE12NA Mini-Split Heat PumpsMini-split heat pumps are being proposed as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest. NREL has previously developed a field test protocol for mini-split systems to https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fujitsu_mitsubishi_minisplit.pdf9/28/2011 5:51:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48483Why Right-Size? Science versus PracticalityThis fact sheet examines the reasons behind resizing residential building heating and cooling systems. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/why_to_rightsize_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:58:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48453Ventilating Your HomeThis guide explains proper ventilation techniques for indoor air quality.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:41:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54113Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48413High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing IIThis fact sheet provides information about insulation and air sealing behind tubs, showers, and fireplaces.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38263Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using sealed ducts and radiant barrier. Evaluates cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lakeland_habitat_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34783Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34573Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34643Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47523Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47413Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72933Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72973New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72833Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72173DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72263Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72203Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71473Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71533Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71563Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71573A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71893New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71933High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70743New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70773Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67623Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675832014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67593Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67313Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67413New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67093Building America Top Innovations 2012: Advanced Framing Systems and PackagesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing advanced 2x6, 24-inch on-center framing, single top plates, open headers, and 2-stud corners reduced board feehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1b_ba_innov_advancedframing_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:20:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67133Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67073Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Passive Room-to-Room Air Transfer, Fresno, California In this project, IBACOS, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, assessed a strategy for providing conditioned air to bedrooms when the bedroom doors are closed and measured potential thermhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_passive_air_transfer.pdf2/27/2014 12:21:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68403Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68433Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_multifamily_buildings.pdf 8/1/2014 4:08:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67823Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67743Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67963Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68893Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69243DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes — Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis builder was honored for Most DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Built in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. By July 2014, Palo Duro had completed 152 homes since the program began in 2013 (under the orhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Palo_Duro_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 11:07:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69333Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69353Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69413New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69373Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70233Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69973Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69983Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69843Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69733Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59053Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development RoadmapThe market environment for solar water heating technology has changed substantially with the successful introduction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The addition of this energy-efficient technologhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_waterhtg_roadmap.pdf8/20/2012 6:54:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62753Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60533Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60543Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61323Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66283Best Practices Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises - Project Home Again, New Orleans, LACase study about Green Coast Enterprises, who received design assistance and analysis from Building America team Building Science Corporation to build 100 homes for New Orleans families displaced by Hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_green_coast_hothumid.pdf12/31/2012 10:13:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66003DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders, Denver, Colorado All homes in the Stapleton community must be ENERGY STAR certified; New Town Builders has announced that it will build 250–300 new homes over the next 7–10 years, all of which will be Challenge Homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_NewTown_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:24:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65663Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65673Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65423Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and MonitoringThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to implement andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heat_retrofits_multifamily.pdf 11/1/2013 12:41:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77752DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79202Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79212Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79462HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79472HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Kalamazoo Infill Home, Kalamazoo, MI Case study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 46.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Kalamazoo_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:25:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81462 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, Suffolk County LandBank Attainable Housing, East Patchogue, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_United_Way_Long_Island_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:59:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76782Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74062Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74072Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73832Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73852Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73292Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit analyzed building, energy, and financial program data as well as other public and private https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65082.pdf2/29/2016 2:20:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73232Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73252Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76342Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsOriginally published in February 2016, this revision contains an added section called 'Evaluation of Complete Central System Replacement with Inverter-Driven Heat Pump,' which presents the designs andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/67009.pdf3/21/2017 6:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76352Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76442Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76452Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74092Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74662Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75982Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47032High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38562Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 19, 2008To track progress toward aggressive multi-year whole-house energy savings goals of 40-70% and onsite power production of up to 30%, DOE's Residential Buildings Program and NREL developed the Building https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44816.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38682Creating Affordable Housing in the Northwest: Partners Collaborate to Build Model Housing ComplexThis document describes how Spokane County, Washington, implemented a program to create more affordable housing by using energy efficient technologies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/ship.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34652Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34542Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34792Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38142Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38222Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Community Development Corporation of UtahBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Community Development Corp, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using advanced framing and compact duct design. Evaluates impacts to costhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cdc_utah_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38292Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47632Fairburn CommunityFairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable, community in metro Atlanta, Georgia, featuring termite-proof insulation, advanced framing, and high-performance HVAC and windows.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fairburn_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 10:58:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47642GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House PrototypeThis case study describes strategy for achieving zero net energy by lowering building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and using photovoltaic installahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/lewisville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 11:04:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47672Suwanee River Administration BuildingThis case study describes the renovation of a Georgia Parks and Recreation administration building that demonstrates an ultra-low energy use building.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/suwannee_river_admin_bldg.pdf11/29/2010 11:28:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47692Burlingame Ranch Phase IThis case study describes the construction of energy efficient community-scale, affordable housing for Aspen, Colorado, residents meeting a 40% energy-savings target.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/burlingame_phase_i_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:54:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48322Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment EfficiencyThis information sheet describes a series of measurements to evaluate a cooling system: air flow, pressures, temperatures, humidity levels, and power draw.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 2:54:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48172Air Sealing WindowsThis information sheet addresses windows and may also be applied to doors and other pre-assembled elements installed in building enclosures that also perform an air barrier function. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing_windows.pdf12/8/2010 7:00:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54122Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48602Solar Domestic Water Heating: a Roof-Integrated EvaluationThis fact sheet describes an evaluation of the performance of a roof-integrated solar water heating system.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_research.pdf12/16/2010 12:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48802Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48852ReVision Home: Standing Seam Metal Cool RoofingThis fact sheet describes the use of a vented cool roofing solution that is compatible with the ReVision Homes' architecture.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/MBCIfinalrevised.pdf12/17/2010 4:07:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52882Technical Barriers, Gaps,and Opportunities Related to Home Energy Upgrade Market DeliveryThis report outlines the technical barriers, gaps, and opportunities that arise in executing home energy upgrade market delivery approaches, as identified through research conducted by the U.S. Departhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_barriers.pdf11/21/2011 4:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33522Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33742Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33652Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33662Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34322Water Heating: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to supply hot water in the home while saving energy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26465.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34332Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34352Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34062Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65352Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65402Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65582New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, MassachusettsIn 2009, Transformations, Inc. partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation (BSC) to build new net zero energy houses in three developments in Massachusetts. The company has been https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_transformations.pdf11/12/2013 4:49:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65322Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Next Generation Advanced FramingThis Top Innovation profile documents faster, smarter ways to employ three advanced framing techniques: continuous drywall, rim joist headers, and continuous sheathing for raised heel trusses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-2_advanced_framing.pdf10/29/2013 4:38:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64762Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home RetrofitsThe Partnership for Home Innovation developed a construction quality process for new and existing high performance homes (HPH) in which high performance goals are established, specifications to meet thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_construction.pdf9/4/2013 5:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64772Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63562Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64422Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64852Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in Chicagoland - Second Year of Data CollectionSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steam_balancing_multifamily2.pdf 9/20/2013 11:10:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64892Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66152Technology Solutions Case Study: Air-To-Water Heat Pumps with Radiant Delivery in Low Load Homes, Tucson, Arizona and Chico, CaliforniaSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_airtowater_heatpumps.pdf12/10/2013 2:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66022DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66212Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66242Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66262Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66562Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66192Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66402Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61422Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61062Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60702Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62802Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62392Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62692Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63432Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57362Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58402Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57282Measure Guideline: Ventilation CoolingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information on a cost-effective solution for reducing cooling system energy and demand in homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates. This guidehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_vent_cooling.pdf5/11/2012 11:23:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56552Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump ModelingThis presentation describes a new approach to modeling residential air conditioners and heat pumps, which allows users to model systems by specifying only the more readily-available SEER/EER/HSPF-typehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_cond_heat_pump_model.pdf3/30/2012 12:52:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56592Measure Guideline: Evaporative CondensersThis measure guideline on evaporative condensers provides information on properly designing, installing, and maintaining evaporative condenser systems as well as understanding the benefits, costs, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_evap_condensers.pdf4/11/2012 12:46:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60432Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60442Residential Feedback Devices and Programs: Opportunities for Natural GasBehavior-based approaches have been a growing interest in the energy efficiency field over recent years and the use of residential energy feedback has garnered particular interest. By providing an inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/feedback_oppor_natural_gas.pdf12/20/2012 7:20:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59752Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59102Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59302Whole-House Design and Commissioning in the Project Home Again Hot-Humid New Construction CommunityBuilding Science Corporation has been working with Project Home Again since 2008 and has consulted on the design of around 100 affordable, energy efficient new construction homes for victims of hurrichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_home_again_whdesign.pdf 9/25/2012 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68872Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70242Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70162DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70272Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69942Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United StatesCommunity-scale energy modeling and testing are useful for determining energy conservation measures that will effectively reduce energy use. To that end, IBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility dathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_communityscale_modeling.pdf12/24/2014 2:32:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Shore Road Project - Old Greenwich, ConnecticutThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Old Greenwich, CT, that scored HERS 40 without PV and HERS 27 with PV. This 4,100 ft2 custom home has 13-inch ICF basement walls and 11-inch Ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_MurphyBrosConstruction_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69382Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69392New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale - Fresno, CaliforniaIn this project, IBACOS partnered with builder Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes to develop a simple and low-cost methodology by which community-scale energy savings can be evaluated based on results at thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_lowcost_eval_communityscale.pdf10/17/2014 12:06:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69662New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69682Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69702Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69362Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69302DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69312Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68902Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67972Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67982Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68292Energy Evaluation of a New Construction Pilot Community: Fresno, CaliforniaA new construction pilot community was constructed by builder-partner Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes based on a single occupied test house that was designed to achieve greater than 30% energy savings whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_construction_pilot_eva.pdf 7/2/2014 7:25:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68492Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65062Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67002Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67012Hybrid Wall Construction and Quality Control Issues in Wyandotte, MichiganThis report is the second report on the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 project in Wyandotte, MI, and documents refinements to the design, construction, and quality control for the highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_construction_wyandotte.pdf2/25/2013 11:10:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66772Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67232Building America Top Innovations 2012: Moisture and Ventilation Solutions in Hot, Humid Climates: Florida Manufactured HousingThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America researchers who visited 24 manufactured home factories between 1996 and 2003 to investigate moisture problems while imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1g_ba_innov_floridamanufacturedhousing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:01:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67292Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67402Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70922Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70952Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70872DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70882New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70792Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70802Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70332Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70452New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70362Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70372Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70512Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70592Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70562Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71922Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71882Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71972DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71382Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71392Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71432A simplified model for estimating population-scale energy impacts of building envelope air-tightening and mechanical ventilation retrofitsChanging the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy. Large-scale changes to air exchange ratehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/publications/a-simplified-model-for-estimating-pop8/10/2015 5:33:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71442Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71282Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71332Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72072DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72152DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72272Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72182DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73062New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74931HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74941HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76311Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76321Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space-Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use -- Central Florida Lab HomeThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWHs,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65358.pdf3/21/2017 6:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74101Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74131Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76421Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77441Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76561Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76571Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76741Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76761Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73261Using Retrofit Nail Base Panels to Expand the Market for Wall UpgradesThis project evaluated the effectiveness and affordability of integrating retrofit insulated panels into a re-siding project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65183.pdf2/29/2016 11:53:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73241Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74051Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73811Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79481HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties/Philgreen Construction, Green Leaf Street, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS -8 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Revive_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:32:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79401HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77761DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77771DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77781DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77791DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77531Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78891Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80381DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: DP Construction, Choctaw Ridge, Prattville, ALCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 57 without PV, with 2x4 and 2x6 advanced framed walls with open-cell spray foam, cathedral https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dpchoctaw_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:22:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80391DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: DP Construction, Pebble Creek, Prattville, ALCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 45 without PV, with 2x6 framed walls with open-cell foam in cavity, an unvented attic, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_deppebble_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:25:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80401DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: E2 Homes, Lake Knowles, Winter Park, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 5 with PV, with insulated concrete block walls, a spray foam-insulated attic, and a geotherhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_e2lakeknowles_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:29:24 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80531DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: LifeStyle Homes, The Capri, Melbourne, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS -8 with PV, with concrete block walls, a spray-foam-insulated attic, and a central heat pumhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_lifestylecapri_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:38:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80581DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Sunroc Homes, Morton Road, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with foam-filled concrete block walls with exterior rigid foam, a ventedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_sunroc_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:21:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81271Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34091IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33801Analysis of System Strategies Targeting Near-Term Building America Energy-Performance Goals for New Single-Family Homes: FY2004 Fourth-Quarter Building America Milestone Report This report describes the technical approach used by Building America to determine the most cost effective pathways to achieve whole-house energy savings goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36920.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33851Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34471The New American Home 2007 Orlando, FloridaThe New American Home demonstrates use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques, providing production homebuilders with a model for producing more https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39426.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34481The reHABITAT Guide: For Energy- and Resource-Efficient Retrofit StrategiesThis guide seeks to advance the goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Existing Residential Buildings Program (ERBP): to develop approaches that will enable the housing retrofit industry to deliver ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36057.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34191Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33641Cinco Ranch, Pulte Homes, Houston, Texas Pulte-Houston began constructing Building America prototype houses in late 2000. They have overcome many challenges to now produce outstanding energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31675.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33431Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
53401Three-Dimensional Numerical Evaluation of Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Wall AssembliesThis study describes a detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics model that evaluates the thermal performance of uninsulated wall assemblies. It accounts for conduction through framing, convection, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/3d_eval_thermal_perf.pdf12/8/2011 6:19:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
53491Technical Highlight: NREL Develops Diagnostic Test Cases To Improve Building Energy Simulation ProgramsThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop a set of diagnostic test cases for building energy simulations in order to achieve more accurate energy use and savings predictions.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_diag_test.pdf12/12/2011 12:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52091Building America System Research Results: Innovations for High Performance HomesThis report provides a summary of key lessons learned from the first 10 years of the Building America program and also included a summary of the future challenges that must be met to reach the programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_america_lessons_2006.pdf9/3/2011 11:43:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49931High Performance Builder Spotlight: Imagine HomesImagine Homes, working with the DOE's Building America research team member IBACOS, has developed a system that can be replicated by other contractors to build affordable, high-performance homes. Imahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_imagine_hot-humid.pdf2/24/2011 4:32:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49941High Performance Builder Spotlight: Scott Homes Inc.Scott Homes worked with DOE Building America research partner Washington State University Extension Energy Program on a home in Olympia, WA, that achieved a HERS index score of 51.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_scott_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:41:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49951High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.Treasure Homes, Inc., achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana, thanks in part to training received from a Buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_treasure_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:50:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49971High Performance Builder Spotlight: Wathen Castanos Hybrid HomesWathen Castanos Hybrid Homes of Fresno, CA, has worked with Building America team member IBACOS to apply building science to production homes. Even without solar panels, the company’s Jordan model ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_wathen_castanos_hot-dry.pdf2/25/2011 11:10:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49991Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis is a Building America fact sheet on Artistic Homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which builds net zero energy homes in New Mexico using energy efficient and photovoltaic technologies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_new_artistic_homes.pdf2/25/2011 11:31:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50311Using EnergyPlus to Perform Dehumidification Analysis on Building America HomesThis study used EnergyPlus to investigate humidity issues on a typical mid-1990s reference home, a 2006 International Energy Conservation Code home, and a high-performance home in a hot-humid climate;https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_dehumid.pdf3/22/2011 12:19:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50481Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48921ReVision Home: Solar Hot WaterThis fact sheet describes the solar hot water heating system installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/EagleSun.pdf12/20/2010 10:25:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49291Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49491How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?This report presents measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers, those tested will http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1772-08.pdf1/17/2011 4:36:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49501Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept: Annual Performance Assessment in Scale Test Buildings Stage Gate 1BIn this report, data is presented on the long-term comparative with all of NightCool system fully operational, with circulating fans when attic conditions are favorable for nocturnal cooling and with http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1749-08.pdf1/17/2011 4:46:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49671High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley HomesThis fact sheet gives an overview of David Weekley Homes building approach, which qualifed over 1,100 homes in DOE's Builders Challenge in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_david_weekley.pdf2/16/2011 12:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49721High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tommy Williams HomesTommy Williams Homes of Gainesville, Florida, built two zero energy homes with help from DOE's Building America team members, the Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/tommy_williams_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48671Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study focuses on a community of homes designed to perform 40+% better than the Building America benchmark house, using advanced framing with added insulation; insulated sheathing; high effihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/paragon_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:33:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48771Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Housing Case StudyThis case study describes a partnership with Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity to renovate five Baltimore historic rowhouses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chfh_cross_street.pdf12/17/2010 12:57:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48501General Solar Thermal SpecificationThis fact sheet describes the benefits of solar hot water heating systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_thermal_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:11:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55941Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall AssembliesThe Building Science Consortium held an Expert Meeting on Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies on July 30, 2011, at the Westford Regency Hotel in Westford, MA. This report outlhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_mass_masonry.pdf3/7/2012 4:17:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54151Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54761Technical Highlight: NREL Evaluates the Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Walls to Improve the Accuracy of Building Energy Simulation ToolsThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop models of uninsulated wall assemblies that help to improve the accuracy of building energy simulation tools when modeling potential energy shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_uninsul_walls.pdf1/10/2012 6:20:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55031Technical Highlight: NREL Delivers In-Home HVAC Efficiency Testing SolutionsResearchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have recently developed two simple in-home efficiency test methods that can be used by technicians, researchers, or interested homeownershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_efficiency_testing.pdf1/24/2012 5:27:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48181Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48211Installation of Cavity InsulationThis information sheet describes types of cavity insulation and proper installation techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cavity_insulation.pdf12/8/2010 7:55:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48231Crawlspace InsulationThis information sheet explains that crawlspaces should be kept dry and conditioned to ensure both durability and indoor air quality (and save energy).http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/information-sheets/5-thermal-control/crawlspace-insulation?topic=doctypes/information-sheets/5-thermal-control12/8/2010 8:27:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48301Transfer Ducts and GrillesThis information sheet discusses the importance of transfer grilles or jump ducts to allow sufficient return flow to prevent room pressurization and supply flow from being “choked” off.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transfer_grilles.pdf12/10/2010 2:31:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48071Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48081Common Flashing DetailsThis information sheet describes the use of flashing to control rainwater around buildings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/common_flashing.pdf12/8/2010 3:43:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48121Vapor Control Layer RecommendationsThis information sheet describes the level of vapor control required on the interior side of framed walls with typical fibrous cavity insulation (fibreglass, rockwool, or cellulose, based on DOE climahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_control_layer.pdf12/8/2010 5:05:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48141Vapor Permeance of Some Building MaterialsThis information sheet describes vapor permeance characteristics of the sheathing/cladding assembly as defined by the effective wet cup permeance of both the cladding and sheathing combined.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_permeance_chart.pdf12/8/2010 6:19:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48161Sealing Air Barrier PenetrationsThis information sheet explores various options for sealing air barrier penetrations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealing_penetrations.pdf12/8/2010 6:53:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48351Supplemental Humidity ControlThis information sheet offers general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/supplemental_humidity.pdf12/10/2010 3:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48391Providing a Thermal Break in Gut RehabsThis fact sheet provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing cost-effective wall insulation strategy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/gut_rehab_thermal_break_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:11:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48441Multi-Family Construction Air Sealing GuideThis is a graphical guide to air sealing in multi-family construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multi-family_air_sealing_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:26:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47841Building Science Corporation's Building America Quality Control ChecklistThe Building America Quality Control Checklist has been developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builhttp://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-building-america-quality-control-checklist/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/6/2010 4:38:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47681The Anderson/Sargent Dallas Show HouseThis case study describes development of a net zero energy home featuring high efficiency air and duct sealing, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and water conservation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/anderson_sargent.pdf11/29/2010 11:39:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47661Sandstone Subdivision 40% PrototypeThis case study describes community-scale single family homes meeting 40% energy savings goal through airtightness, insulating sheathing, duct layout, and other efficiency measures. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sandstone_colter_prototype.pdf11/29/2010 11:21:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47981READ THIS: Before You Turn Over a UnitThis pamphlet is designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, and presents building guidance for both new construction and rehabilitation, as well as practices that http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-read-this-before-you-turn-over-a-unit/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/7/2010 3:29:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48031Groundwater ControlThis information sheet explains how to properly manage water around building foundation systems. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_101_groundwater_ed.pdf 12/7/2010 4:36:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47941Introducing the Market to High-performance Building on Hilton Head IslandThe whole-house performance approach described here builds a framework of principals,options, and plan for quality execution of producing high-performance homes. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hilton_head_report.pdf12/6/2010 6:26:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38331SummerHill Homes, San Francisco Bay Area, Fremont, CaliforniaBuilding America fact sheet on SummerHill Homes of Northern California. The Villa Savona Homes in Fremont, California were built using 15% fly ash in concrete, engineered lumber for floors, high effichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summerhill_villasavona_frommarine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38361Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38531Best Practices Solar Case Study: Grupe-Carsten Crossings, Rocklin, CABuilding America fact sheet on Grupe, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using night ventilation cooling, high-performance appliances, radiant barrier, and solar photovoltaics.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_grupe.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38551Best Practices Solar Case Study: Pulte Homes - Civano, Tucson, ArizonaBuilding America factsheet on Pulte Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot dry climate using ducts in conditioned space, improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC, and solar hot water.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_civano.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38281Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Masco’s Environments for Living Certified Green demo home at the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating Systhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_masco_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34701Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34551Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39461The New American Home 2009: Las Vegas, Nevada; Building Technologies Program (Brochure)This brochure details the New American Home 2009, which demonstrates the use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44535.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40681Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, WisconsinThis Building America Builders Challenge home features efficiency upgrades of geothermal heat pump, PV, solar hot water, and added insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_timobrien.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40701Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Yavapai College, Chino Valley, ArizonaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Yavapai College of Chino Valley, Arizona. These college students built a Building America Builders Challenge house that achieved the remarkably low HEhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_yavapai_college.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41121Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ferrier Custom Homes, Dallas, TexasThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ferrier_spotlight.pdf2/4/2010 6:31:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47391Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47401Concord Cape PrototypeThis case study describes a house that is designed to achieve an 87% reduction in source energy use when compared to the 2009 Building America Benchmark, and features high-R walls, roof, and foundatiohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:15:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46661Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX); Phase 1 Test Procedure: Building Thermal Fabric CasesThis report documents the initial Phase 1 test process for testing the reliability of software models that predict retrofit energy savings of existing homes, including their associated calibration methttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_phase1.pdf9/21/2010 10:15:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46921High Performance Builder Spotlight: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis case study describes Green Coast Enterprises efforts to rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans through Project Home Again.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/green_coast_enterprises.pdf10/22/2010 5:10:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47431Greenbrier PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype home that is the model home for the Homes at Greenbrier in Oakdale, Connecticut, and demonstrates the builder's concept of “attainable sustainable” of offering hihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/oakdale_greenbrier_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:52:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47441Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47451Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47531ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47571Lancaster Live/Work Townhome PrototypeThis case study describes development of a prototype live-work townhome that is highly efficient at 45% energy savings (95% counting photovoltaic system).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/zeta_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:19:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47511Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72921Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72161DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72131DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72211Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72221Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71371Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71451Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71461Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71411Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71991DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72021DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72031DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72051DOE ZERH Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Green Acres #20, #26, #28, New Paltz, NY Case study of three DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the cold climate that got a HERS of 26, 28, and 26 without PV or -3, -1, and -3.5 with PV; with R-22 ICFs, 10” ocsf plus https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Greenhill_20_26_28__2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:50:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71911Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70621Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70501Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70341Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily ConstructionThe 2012 IECC has an airtightness requirement of 3 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals test pressure for both single-family and multifamily construction in Climate Zones 3-8. Other programs (LEED, ASHRhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compartmentalization_methods_multifamily.pdf 3/19/2015 5:52:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70321Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70811Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70831Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70751New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70721Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70911Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67491Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67101Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67161Building America Top Innovations 2012: Low-Cost Ventilation in Production HousingThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on simple whole-house ventilation systems that cost less than $350 to install and meet code requirements.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_3a_ba_innov_lowcostventilation_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:54:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67171Building America Top Innovations 2012: Outside Air Ventilation ControllervenThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing how automated night ventilation can reduce cooling energy costs up to 40% and peak demand up to 50% in Calihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_3c_ba_innov_outsideairventcontroller_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:00:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67191Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-Performance Affordable Housing with Habitat for HumanityThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America support of Habitat for Humanity including researchers who wrote Habitat construction guides and teams that have worked with affhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1b_ba_innov_affordablehousinghfh_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:14:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67221Building America Top Innovations 2012: Affordable High Performance in Production Homes: Artistic HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Artistic Homes, a successful New Mexico production builder, who went from code-minimum to under HERS 50 standard on every home, with optional PVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1e_ba_innov_artistichomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 12:55:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66841The Building America Indoor Temperature and Humidity Measurement ProtocolWhen modeling homes using simulation tools, the heating and cooling set points can have a significant impact on home energy use. Every four years, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Residentihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/indoor_temp_humidity_protocol.pdf2/13/2014 10:14:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66861Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66961Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Winchester Homes and Camberly HomesThe Partnership for Home Innovation team worked with the builder to develop a new set of high performance home designs—including advanced wall and HVAC systems—that could be applicable on a productionhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_winchester_camberley_homes.pdf2/19/2014 3:20:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66651Measured Performance of Residential Dehumidifiers Under Cyclic OperationResidential construction practices are progressing toward higher levels of energy efficiency. A proven strategy to save energy is to simultaneously increase building insulation levels and reduce outdohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dehumidifiers_cyclic_operation.pdf1/29/2014 6:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66661Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67041No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69081DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amerisips Homes — Miller-Bloch Residence, Johns Island, SCFor this DOE Zero Energy Ready Home that won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the builder uses structural insulated panels to construct the entire building shell, includinhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Amerisips_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 4:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69091DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders — Trolle Residence, Danbury, CTThe builder of this 1,650-ft2 cabin won a Custom Home honor in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. The home meets Passive House Standards with 5.5-in. of foil-faced polysiocyanurate foam boards lininhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_BPC_Green_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:19:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Sterling Brook Custom Homes — Village Park Eco Home, Double Park, TXThis builder won a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this showcase home that serves as an energy-efficient model home for the custom home builder: 1,300 visitors toured thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sterling_Brook_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:32:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69171DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: AquaZephyr — Eco-Village-Ithaca, Ithaca, NYThis two-story, 1,664 ft2 home is one of 17 single-family and four duplex homes built as part of an energy-efficient cooperative. Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_AquaZephyr_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:47:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68071Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67811Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67701Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67731Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67861Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68931Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69221DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes — Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZThe builder has certified 20 homes to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program and plans are underway for 50 more. Winner of a Production Builder prize in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the homes achiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Mandalay_09-19-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:51:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69231DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68631Effect of Fuel Wobbe Number on Pollutant Emissions from Advanced Technology Residential Water Heaters: Results of Controlled ExperimentsThe research summarized in this report is part of a larger effort to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of using liquefied natural gas in California. A difference of potential importance betwehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6626e_final.pdf8/14/2013 7:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68651Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68831Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test HouseTransitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulated_concrete_walls_cold.pdf9/12/2014 1:02:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68861Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69321Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69271DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69281DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69711Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69691Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69671New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69421New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69471New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69491New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69501New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes, Seaford, DelawareThis builder worked with IBACOS to design HERS-49 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts in insulated crawl spaces, raised heel trusses, dehumidifiers, and central manifold plumbing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_insight_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69511New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: John Wesley Miller, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with the National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build two net-zero energy homes with foam-sheathed masonry walls, low-E windows 2.9 ACH50 air sealing, transfer grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_jwmiller_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:16:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69581New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69621New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69641New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Treasure Homes, Sacramento, CaliforniaThe builder worked with SMUD, DOE, NREL, and ConSol to build HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts buried in attic insulation, SmartVent cooling, and rooftop PV..https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_treasure_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:24:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69931New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70001New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70041Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70281Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70261Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70171Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69771New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69871Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59381Moisture and Structural Analysis for High Performance Hybrid Wall AssembliesBased on past experience in the Building America program, BSC has found that combinations of materials and approaches—in other words, systems—usually provide optimum performance. Integration is necesshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_assemblies.pdf 10/1/2012 1:33:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59411Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59111Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy CommunityThis report describes work conducted at the Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), a community of 10 high performance duplexes (20 homes) in Greenfield, MA, constructed by Rural Development, Inc. (RDI). Buihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wisdom_way_community.pdf 9/4/2012 4:04:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59121Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating SystemsThis document describes design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems (combination systems) used in residential buildings, based on field evaluahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combi_systems.pdf 9/5/2012 10:12:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59831Evaluation of Northern Illinois Residential Retrofit Delivery PracticesUsing a detailed BEopt analysis, PARR has developed packages of measures following a 'loading order' appropriate for cold climates at increasing levels of savings. Packages of measures to provide 'goohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_retrofit_delivery.pdf11/8/2012 4:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59721Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60451Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60351High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59851Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59941Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59981Hot Water Distribution System Model EnhancementsThis project involves enhancement of the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer. Recent laboratory testing efforts have indicated that the modeling of radiant heathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_dist_model.pdf11/28/2012 12:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59991Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United StatesThis analytical study examines the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed prior to 1980 (Pre-Code) in fourteen U.S. cithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofits_precode.pdf 11/30/2012 6:31:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56601An In-Depth Look at Ground Source Heat Pumps and Other Electric Loads in Two GreenMax HomesBuilding America research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) partnered with WPPI Energy to answer key research questions on in-field performance of ground-source heat pumps and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ground_sourcehp_greenmax.pdf4/11/2012 12:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56691Leveraging Limited Scope for Maximum Benefit in Occupied Renovation of Uninsulated Cold Climate Multifamily HousingThis project examines a large-scale renovation project within a 500 unit, 1960's era subsidized urban housing community. This research focuses on the airflow control and window replacement measures imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/renovation_uninsul_multifamily.pdf4/13/2012 11:22:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57301Measure Guideline: Transitioning From Three-Coat Stucco to One-Coat Stucco With EPSThis measure guideline has been developed to help builders transition from using a traditional three-coat stucco wall-cladding system to a one-coat stucco wall-cladding system with expanded polystyrenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_3coat_stucco.pdf5/11/2012 11:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57271Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58871Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58911Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry WallsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for interior insulation assemblies that control interstitial condensation and durability risks; recommendations for acceptable thermal performance are ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_masonry.pdf8/7/2012 10:50:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58951A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59021Verification and Validation of EnergyPlus Conduction Finite Difference and Phase Change Material Models for Opaque Wall AssembliesPhase change materials (PCMs) represent a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have the capabilityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_cond_pcmm.pdf8/20/2012 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63541Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63551The Next Step Toward Widespread Residential Deep Energy RetrofitsThe complexity of deep energy retrofits warrants additional training to successfully manage multiple improvements that will change whole house air, heat, and moisture flow dynamics. The home performanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/widespread_deep_energy_retrofits.pdf7/30/2013 6:27:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61591Comparison of Home Retrofit Programs in WisconsinTo explore ways to reduce customer barriers and increase home retrofit completions, several different existing home retrofit models have been implemented in the state of Wisconsin. This study comparedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofit_wisconsin.pdf4/3/2013 10:05:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61911New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain BuildersPine Mountain Builders achieved HERS scores as low as 59 and electric bills as low as $50/month with extensive air sealing (blower door tests = 1.0 to 1.8 ACH 50), R-3 XPS sheathing instead of OSB, anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_pine_mountain.pdf4/15/2013 6:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61921New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant HomesQuadrant moved ducts and high efficiency furnace inside conditioned space on nearly all 300 customizable house plans. The builder uses dry, true factory-assembled walls, extensive air sealing, and jushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_quadrant.pdf4/15/2013 6:14:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62081Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62221Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62341Building America Systems Integration Research Annual Report: FY 2012This Building America FY2012 Annual Report includes an overview of the Building America Program activities and the work completed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Building America ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_systems_integration_fy2012.pdf5/21/2013 5:42:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60721Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60731Serenbe Nest Cottages As part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with Martin Dodson Builders and the Serenbe community on the construction of a new test home in the suburbs of Atlanta, GAhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/serenbe_nest_cottages.pdf1/20/2013 10:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60751Quality Assurance Strategy for Existing Homes: Final Quality Management Primer for High Performing HomesThis guide is designed to help Building America (BA) teams understand quality management and its role in transitioning from conventional to high performance home building and remodeling. It explains whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/qual_assur_strategy_exstg_hms.pdf 1/20/2013 10:34:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60811High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60821Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in BuildingsThis study examines the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model, and its suitability for building simulations. The EMPD model is a compromise between the simple, inaccurate effective capacithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_moisture_penetration.pdf1/25/2013 11:22:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60831Strategy Guideline: Partnering for High Performance HomesHigh performance houses require a high degree of coordination and have significant interdependencies between various systems in order to perform properly, meet customer expectations, and minimize riskhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_partnering_high_perf_homes.pdf1/25/2013 12:05:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60891Improved Modeling of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for Energy CalculationsThis report presents improved air conditioner and heat pump modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools, with the goal of enabling more accurate evaluation of cost-effective equhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modeling_ac_heatpump.pdf1/31/2013 2:39:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61041Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program Specification DevelopmentThe DOE research team Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_ee_manufactured.pdf3/4/2013 12:04:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61051Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61311TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60661Newporter Apartments: Deep Energy Retrofit Short Term ResultsThis project demonstrates a path to meet the goal of the Building America program to reduce home energy use by 30% in multi-family buildings. The project demonstrates cost-effective energy savings tarhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/newporter_apts_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf1/20/2013 8:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61571Approaches to 30 Percent Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid ClimateBA-PIRC has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot humid climate zone to improve performance of production, or community scale, housing. Tommy Williams Homes (Gainesville, FL), Lihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/community_30percent_hothumid.pdf4/2/2013 5:48:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61401Building America Expert Meeting: Combustion SafetyThis is an overview of "The Best Approach to Combustion Safety in a Direct Vent World," held June 28, 2012, in San Antonio, TX. The objective of this Expert Meeting was to identify gaps and barriers https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combustion_safety.pdf3/27/2013 12:39:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66411Best Practices Case Study: Treasure Homes, Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA Case study of Treasure Homes who installed solar panels on the roofs, plus extra insulation, roof sheathing with an integrated radiant barrier, rigid foam exterior insulation, and a Smart Vent night chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_treasure_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 3:19:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66421Best Practices Case Study: Urbane Homes - Crestwood, KY, Various Locations, Greater Louisville, KYCase study of Urbane Homes, who worked with Building America to build market rate homes with HERS scores of 57 to 62. Despite a down market they’ve sold every home within 3 weeks of listing, without ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_urbane_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:23:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66431Best Practices Case Study: William Ryan House - Tampa Division, Tampa, FLCase study of William Ryan Homes, who cut energy use to achieve HERS scores of 65 to 70 on nine floor plans that will be featured in 277 homes in central Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_williamryan_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:28:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66511Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66571Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66291Best Practices Case Study: Grupe, Carsten Crossings, Rocklin CAThis case study describes a development of energy efficient and solar homes built by Grupe in Stockton, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_grupe_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:17:46 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66321Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66331Best Practices Case Study: New Tradition Homes - Landover Commons, Vancouver, WACase study of New Tradition Homes who saved 26% over Washington state’s energy code by moving ducts inside conditioned space, upgrading the furnace, increasing attic insulation to R-49, and improving https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_newtradition_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66341Best Practices Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders - Pine Mountain, GACase study of Pine Mountain Builders who worked with DOE’s IBACOS team to achieve HERS scores of 59 on 140 homes built around a wetlands in Georgia. The team used taped rigid foam exterior sheathing ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pinemtn_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66351Best Practices Case Study: Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Webb, Las Vegas DivisionCase study of Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division, who certified nearly 1,200 homes to the DOE Builders Challenge between 2008 and 2012. All of the homes by Las Vegas’ biggest builder achieved HERS scores https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pultedelwebb_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 2:44:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66041DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66051DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66081Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65681New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Ravenwood Homes and Energy Smart Home Plans, Inc., Cape Coral, FloridaPNNL, Florida HERO, and Energy Smart Home Plans helped Ravenwood Homes achieve a HERS 15 with PV or HERS 65 without PV on a home in Florida with SEER 16 AC, concrete block and rigid foam walls, high-phttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ravenswood_energysmart.pdf11/19/2013 6:53:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65711Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, FloridaPNNL and Calcs Plus helped the South Sarasota County Florida Habitat for Humanity retrofit a 1978 single-story home by stripping old drywall, air sealing concrete block walls, and installing rigid inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_sarasota.pdf11/19/2013 7:12:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65771Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FloridaPNNL and Florida Solar Energy Center worked with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County to upgrade an empty 1996 home with a 14.5 SEER AC, heat pump water heater, CFLs, more attic insulation, and ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_palm_beach.pdf11/21/2013 6:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65851Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65881DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Seattle, WashingtonThis Challenge Home is one of 42 homes in a micro-community of ultra-modern, energy-efficient homes built by Dwell Development on an urban gray-field site in South Seattle. Every home will achieve a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_DwellDevelopment_062314.pdf11/25/2013 7:04:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65981DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Garbett Homes, Herriman, Utah As the first net zero-energy production home certified in Utah, this house incorporates two 94% efficient tankless water heaters and two roof-mounted solar panels that preheat the home's water supply.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Garbett_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:35:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64901Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65031Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65041Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy HouseSteven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) monitored several advanced mechanical systems within a 2012 deep energy retrofitted home in the small Orlando suburb of Windermere, FL. This report provides perforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/systems_eval_cool_energy_house.pdf10/11/2013 3:40:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65621Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65651Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, TexasPNNL, FSEC, and CalcsPlus provided technical assistance to Build San Antonio Green on three deep energy retrofits. For this gut rehab they replaced the old roof with a steeper roof and replaced drywalhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_san_antonio_green.pdf11/18/2013 12:02:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65501Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65511Technology Solutions Case Study: Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method of measuring air leakage is to perform single (or solo) blower door pressurization and/or depressurization test. In detached housing, the single blower door test measures leakaghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_predicted_envelope_leakage.pdf11/11/2013 10:32:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65521Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of wood-framed walls and mass masonry wall assemblies. Insulation on the exterior of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_cladding_attachment.pdf11/11/2013 10:53:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65531Predicted Versus Actual Savings for a Low-Rise Multifamily Retrofit in Boulder, ColoradoTo determine the most cost-effective methods of improving buildings, accurate analysis and prediction of the energy use of existing buildings is essential. However, multiple studies confirm that analyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicted_savings_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 11:10:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65431Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65471Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Lake Elsinore, CaliforniThis report presents the long-term evaluation results from a hot-dry climate project that examines the room-to-room temperature conditions that exist in a high performance envelope, the performance ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_construction_lake_elsinore.pdf11/7/2013 4:29:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65481Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM3Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7340424Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
739956Business Metrics for High-Performance Homes: A Colorado Springs Case StudyThe building industry needs to understand how energy ratings can impact homebuilders. Of interest is how energy efficiency may or may not have a positive impact on homebuilders’ business success. Focuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65070.pdf4/26/2016 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517648Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727646Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738542Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661339New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661634Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484231High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738329Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
765429Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334925Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737323Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
723723Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484322High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512522Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737122Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738421Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738221Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
736820Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334618Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
765318Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
555317Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737216Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
476215Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764815Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337714Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
736714Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
692914DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737013NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738613Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764713Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
605312Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731712Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665812Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334811Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
666711Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
678311Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
680911Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713411Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701611DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764311Building America Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4, LaFayette, Georgia (CZ4), and Savannah, Georgia (CZ2)The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64861.pdf3/22/2017 1:17:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
788911Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
341510Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731910Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738110Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698910Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705210Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732110Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34319Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71759Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73799Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73349Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76469Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57068Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76108Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76388Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73338Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71248Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73228Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72778Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69268DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66558Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66248Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46637Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33667Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33477Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62697Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65497Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71287Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70497New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70567Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70157DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73327Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73307Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73427Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76457Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78557Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77547Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79507HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 38 without PV or HERS 4 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_ZEN_101618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:44:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65846Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65026Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46926High Performance Builder Spotlight: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis case study describes Green Coast Enterprises efforts to rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans through Project Home Again.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/green_coast_enterprises.pdf10/22/2010 5:10:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34296High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47966Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79466HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69976Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70756New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72906Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72916Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67626Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68356Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34875Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54135Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33505Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33565Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33595Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
6445556th & Walnut - A Philly Gut Rehab DevelopmentLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the U.S. Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have behttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/56th_walnut_rehab.pdf8/7/2013 12:50:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60735Serenbe Nest Cottages As part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with Martin Dodson Builders and the Serenbe community on the construction of a new test home in the suburbs of Atlanta, GAhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/serenbe_nest_cottages.pdf1/20/2013 10:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59885West Village Community: Quality Management Processes and Preliminary Heat Pump Water Heater PerformanceWest Village, a multi-use project underway at the University of California Davis, represents a ground-breaking sustainable community incorporating energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable genehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_hpwh.pdf 11/13/2012 1:53:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65375Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64725Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65245Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68325West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67105Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72195Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71795Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71885Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70835Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70925Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70305EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70255Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69965Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69685Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69765Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79485HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties/Philgreen Construction, Green Leaf Street, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS -8 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Revive_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:32:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79495HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Elements Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 48 without PV or HERS 28 with PV. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_Elements_101818_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77535Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79205Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74655Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73655Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73205Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73805Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73785Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74075Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65314Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65334Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65424Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and MonitoringThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to implement andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heat_retrofits_multifamily.pdf 11/1/2013 12:41:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65554Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65634Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66004DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders, Denver, Colorado All homes in the Stapleton community must be ENERGY STAR certified; New Town Builders has announced that it will build 250–300 new homes over the next 7–10 years, all of which will be Challenge Homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_NewTown_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:24:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60434Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59464Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Summer Technical Update Meeting, held on July 24-26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2012_technical_update_mtg.pdf10/11/2012 2:43:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59114Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy CommunityThis report describes work conducted at the Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), a community of 10 high performance duplexes (20 homes) in Greenfield, MA, constructed by Rural Development, Inc. (RDI). Buihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wisdom_way_community.pdf 9/4/2012 4:04:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64674Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64444Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64744Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61424Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62024Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33624Cambridge Homes Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mix of Housing Types New houses designed by Cambridge Homes in Crest Hill, Illinois save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" design to the entire home product line.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33654Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33874Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34204Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34444The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34544Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34714Prototype House Provides Test Case for Energy-Efficient Systems: Mitchell Homes - Pensacola, FloridaThis document describes the energy-efficient Mitchell Homes in Pensacola, Florida, which are energy efficient test houses utilizing a whole building approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27209.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34724Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33454Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54114Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48584Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34794Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47534ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47884Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74054Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73314Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76314Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76424Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76444Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77784DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77744DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79474HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Kalamazoo Infill Home, Kalamazoo, MI Case study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 46.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Kalamazoo_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:25:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69804Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70104DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70204High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70514Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70954Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70874DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70484Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70744New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70804Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70824Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71804Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71944Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71364Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71534Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71544Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72204Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72514Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73044New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73144Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73154New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73234Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67594Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66284Best Practices Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises - Project Home Again, New Orleans, LACase study about Green Coast Enterprises, who received design assistance and analysis from Building America team Building Science Corporation to build 100 homes for New Orleans families displaced by Hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_green_coast_hothumid.pdf12/31/2012 10:13:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66964Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68824Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68614Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68964Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68444Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68274Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67864Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67824Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68084Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69064Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47523Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47683The Anderson/Sargent Dallas Show HouseThis case study describes development of a net zero energy home featuring high efficiency air and duct sealing, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and water conservation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/anderson_sargent.pdf11/29/2010 11:39:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48463Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34753New American Home, Atlanta, Georgia--2002The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31470.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34853Oakbrooke Patio Homes, Pulte Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pulte-Minnesota has been working with Building Science Consortium and Building America since 1996 to build homes for severe cold climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31670.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38363Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47413Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46823Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38473Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38553Best Practices Solar Case Study: Pulte Homes - Civano, Tucson, ArizonaBuilding America factsheet on Pulte Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot dry climate using ducts in conditioned space, improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC, and solar hot water.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_civano.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48643Home Front Inc.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes a model prototype home kit that is efficient and affordable and includes high-performance mechanical systems, HVAC, and solar water heating. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_front_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 3:49:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52093Building America System Research Results: Innovations for High Performance HomesThis report provides a summary of key lessons learned from the first 10 years of the Building America program and also included a summary of the future challenges that must be met to reach the programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_america_lessons_2006.pdf9/3/2011 11:43:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51903Evaluation of Air Mixing and Thermal Comfort From High Sidewall Supply Air JetsUniform mixing of conditioned air with room air is an essential factor for providing comfort in homes. The objective of the study outlined in this report is to resolve the issue that the flow rates thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_jets_evaluation.pdf10/4/2011 11:20:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54273Technical Highlight: Evaluation of Humidity Control Options in Hot-Humid Climate HomesThis technical highlight describes NREL research to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types in the hot-humid climate zone, and examine the impacts of various dehumidification equipmenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_humidity_control.pdf12/27/2011 6:59:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57273Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57283Measure Guideline: Ventilation CoolingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information on a cost-effective solution for reducing cooling system energy and demand in homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates. This guidehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_vent_cooling.pdf5/11/2012 11:23:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58663Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58913Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry WallsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for interior insulation assemblies that control interstitial condensation and durability risks; recommendations for acceptable thermal performance are ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_masonry.pdf8/7/2012 10:50:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33523Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34573Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34643Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34553Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34333Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33793Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33743Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62133Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction While the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012) has been adopted at a national level, only two cold climate states have adopted it as their new home energy code. Understanding the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/assessing_foundation_insulation_strategies.pdf 4/30/2013 2:50:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62373Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Control Strategies for Optimizing Performance and Comfort in Residential ApplicationsThis guide is intended for designers and installers of hydronic heating systems interested in maximizing the overall system efficiency of condensing boilers when coupled with baseboard convectors. It http://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_boiler_control_strategies.pdf 5/21/2013 5:55:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62803Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62883Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63153Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseCommissioning of instrumentation and limited short-term testing have been completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California. This house is intended to be used as a laboratory in whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/commissioning_fresno_retrofit.pdf7/9/2013 4:46:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64703Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59743Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59753Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59843Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60873DOE Challenge Home Case Study: e2 Homes – Winter Park, FloridaThis Challenge Home case study describes the first certified DOE Challenge Home as constructed by e2 Homes. Completed in May 2012, the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida, is a 4,305-ft2 customhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ch_casestudy_e2homes_4page.pdf1/31/2013 2:17:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60903Assessing the Energy Savings of Tankless Water Heater Retrofits in Public HousingThis report describes the methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110 unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.The gas-fired tanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tanklesswh_energy_savings.pdf2/1/2013 6:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60943Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture IssuesThe Building America program has recognized that most of the current housing stock is in need of energy related retrofits. One of the best ways of reducing the space conditioning energy consumption ishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hygric_redistribution.pdf2/8/2013 6:40:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61063Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65993DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65403Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65503Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68893Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69273DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69173DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: AquaZephyr — Eco-Village-Ithaca, Ithaca, NYThis two-story, 1,664 ft2 home is one of 17 single-family and four duplex homes built as part of an energy-efficient cooperative. Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_AquaZephyr_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:47:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69313Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69373Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68303Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68913Technology Solutions Case Study: Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System, New Smyrna, FloridaBuilder S.E. Volusia County Habitat for Humanity (SEVHFH) was interested in constructing a home to the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home standards. SEVHFH partners with DOE tehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_raised_ceiling_ducts.pdf9/19/2014 5:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68923Technology Solutions Case Study: Duct in Conditioned Space in a Dropped Ceiling or Fur-down, Gainesville, FloridaForced-air distribution systems (duct systems) typically are installed out of sight for aesthetic reasons, most often in unconditioned areas such as attics or crawlspaces. Any leakage of air to or frohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_ducts_dropped_ceiling_furdown.pdf9/19/2014 6:02:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68933Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68643Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68373Performance Verification of Production-Scalable Energy-Efficient Solutions: Winchester/Camberley Homes Mixed-Humid Climate Winchester/Camberley Homes collaborated with the Building America team Partnership for Home Innovation to develop a new set of high performance home designs that could be applicable on a production schttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/production_scalable_efficiency.pdf 7/17/2014 6:38:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68863Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68803Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66853Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66663Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66413Best Practices Case Study: Treasure Homes, Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA Case study of Treasure Homes who installed solar panels on the roofs, plus extra insulation, roof sheathing with an integrated radiant barrier, rigid foam exterior insulation, and a Smart Vent night chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_treasure_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 3:19:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66263Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66203Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66063DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Ellenton, Florida In this 18-home community, all homes are LEED Platinum and meet ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 requirements, HERS 23–53. Half way through the project, Habitat for Humanity heard about the DOE Challenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Manatee_HabitatForHumanity_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:08:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67843Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67673Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67693Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67313Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67413New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67503New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67003Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67253Building America Top Innovations 2012: Community Scale High Performance with Solar - Pulte HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Pulte Homes of Tucson’s work with Building America to apply a suite of energy-efficiency measures integrated with passive solar design and solarhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1i_ba_innov_pultehomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:20:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73243Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73163Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73053Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73063New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72263Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72833Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72883Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72213Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71553Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71383Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71333Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71413Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71923Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72063DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70913Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70793Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70853Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70583Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70623Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70283Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70143DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69833Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69713Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69723Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79393HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77753DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76783Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77443Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77793DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76323Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space-Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use -- Central Florida Lab HomeThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWHs,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65358.pdf3/21/2017 6:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76333Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76343Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsOriginally published in February 2016, this revision contains an added section called 'Evaluation of Complete Central System Replacement with Inverter-Driven Heat Pump,' which presents the designs andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/67009.pdf3/21/2017 6:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76363Building America Case Study: Impact of Slab-Foundation Heat Transfer on Space-Conditioning Energy Use in Florida, Cocoa, FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65356.pdf3/21/2017 7:25:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76373Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75983Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75993Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74903HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74063Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64732Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65642New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes Initial Performance of Two Zero Energy Homes, Gainesville, FloridaTommy Williams Homes worked with PNNL, Florida HERO, Energy Smart Home Plans, and Florida Solar Energy Center to design and test two zero energy homes. Energy use was 30% lower in one home and 60% lohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_two_zeroenergy.pdf11/18/2013 11:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65442Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65472Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Lake Elsinore, CaliforniThis report presents the long-term evaluation results from a hot-dry climate project that examines the room-to-room temperature conditions that exist in a high performance envelope, the performance ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_construction_lake_elsinore.pdf11/7/2013 4:29:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65872DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65882DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Seattle, WashingtonThis Challenge Home is one of 42 homes in a micro-community of ultra-modern, energy-efficient homes built by Dwell Development on an urban gray-field site in South Seattle. Every home will achieve a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_DwellDevelopment_062314.pdf11/25/2013 7:04:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65982DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Garbett Homes, Herriman, Utah As the first net zero-energy production home certified in Utah, this house incorporates two 94% efficient tankless water heaters and two roof-mounted solar panels that preheat the home's water supply.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Garbett_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:35:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65572New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Affordable Cold Climate Infill Housing with Hybrid Insulation Approach, Wyandotte, MichiganEven builders who are relatively new to energy-efficient construction can consistently reach a target whole house airtightness of 1.5 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals (ACH50) with high R-value enclohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_affordable_infill.pdf11/11/2013 7:17:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65902DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, ConnecticutThis LEED Platinum home was built on the site of a 60-year-old bungalow that was demolished. It boasts views of Candlewood Lake, a great deal of daylight, and projected annual energy savings of almosthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_BPC_GreenBuilders_062214.pdf11/26/2013 12:39:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66022DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61312TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61322Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60812High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60542Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59942Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59322Expert Meeting Report: Key Innovations for Adding Energy Efficiency to Maintenance ProjectsThis report describes an expert meeting hosted by the Building America research team NAHB Research Center, which was held on February 8, 2012, in Orlando, Florida. The topic focused on efforts to incrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_key_innovations.pdf 9/25/2012 12:55:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59732Long-Term Results: New Construction Occupied Test House, Urbana, IllinoisFor this study, a house was designed and built to the Passive House (Passivhaus) Standard for low energy consumption. The house incorporates an airtight, super-insulated thermal enclosure, southern fahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/testhouse_urbana_il.pdf10/26/2012 6:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60452Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62712Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64772Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64782The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64892Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65032Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63452Imagine Homes New Construction Occupied Test HouseThis report summarizes the research findings of a long-term monitoring plan to evaluate the performance of an energy-efficient home constructed in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Monitoring of the energy https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/imagine_homes_new.pdf7/22/2013 5:53:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63542Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63562Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64342Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery PackagesResidential energy retrofit activities are a critical component of efforts to increase energy efficiency in the U.S. building stock; however, retrofits account for a small percentage of aggregate enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_delivery_packages.pdf8/5/2013 7:25:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62392Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33712Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33582Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Mixed-Humid Climates; January 2006 - December 2006 This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate Region on a cost-neutral basihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39744.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33852Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34002Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34052Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall: January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 In most wall assemblies, connection details around windows have been the source of problems with water penetration into the building. This report describes how to install a window into a wall with inshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37583.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34062Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34092IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34352Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34382Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34392Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34452The New American Home: Las Vegas, Nevada -- 2003The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builder’s National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI) and Builder Maghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34742Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33552Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 2009 To track progress toward aggressive multi-year, whole-house energy savings goals of 40%–70% and on-site power production of up to 30%, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Buildings Programhttp://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/47246.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33422BSC Final Report: Lessons Learned from Building America Participation; February 1995 - December 2002 This report chronicles the how and why of the key BSC Building America outcomes. It is organized and put in the context of what the Building Science Consortium has learned from and with its building ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35915.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59022Verification and Validation of EnergyPlus Conduction Finite Difference and Phase Change Material Models for Opaque Wall AssembliesPhase change materials (PCMs) represent a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have the capabilityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_cond_pcmm.pdf8/20/2012 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57302Measure Guideline: Transitioning From Three-Coat Stucco to One-Coat Stucco With EPSThis measure guideline has been developed to help builders transition from using a traditional three-coat stucco wall-cladding system to a one-coat stucco wall-cladding system with expanded polystyrenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_3coat_stucco.pdf5/11/2012 11:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57312Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis report describes the findings from research IBACOS conducted related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies who have made the decision to transition to whole house performhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_contractors.pdf5/11/2012 11:49:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57382Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily BuildingsThe ARIES Collaborative, a Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, MA to implement and study imprhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heating_multifamily.pdf5/29/2012 12:45:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57402Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55742Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential LightingThis report has been developed to provide a tool for the understanding and application of high performance lighting in the home. The strategies featured in this guide are drawn from recent advances inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guideline_high_perf_lighting.pdf2/27/2012 1:53:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55932Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing HomesThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for builders, contractors, homeowners, and policy-makers. This document is intended to explore the issues surrounding heat pump water heaters (HPWHshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hpwh.pdf3/7/2012 3:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55952Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49332Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in 2-Story Florida Homes; Phase 1This report is about a study to identify air flow failures and possible insulation system failures. Field testing was ocmpleted on 32 homes and 6 homes were monitored and repaired. http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/fsec-cr-1842-09.pdf1/14/2011 4:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48832ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation FinishThis fact sheet describes the exterior insulation used in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dryvit.pdf12/17/2010 3:51:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48602Solar Domestic Water Heating: a Roof-Integrated EvaluationThis fact sheet describes an evaluation of the performance of a roof-integrated solar water heating system.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_research.pdf12/16/2010 12:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50182Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50312Using EnergyPlus to Perform Dehumidification Analysis on Building America HomesThis study used EnergyPlus to investigate humidity issues on a typical mid-1990s reference home, a 2006 International Energy Conservation Code home, and a high-performance home in a hot-humid climate;https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_dehumid.pdf3/22/2011 12:19:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49502Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept: Annual Performance Assessment in Scale Test Buildings Stage Gate 1BIn this report, data is presented on the long-term comparative with all of NightCool system fully operational, with circulating fans when attic conditions are favorable for nocturnal cooling and with http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1749-08.pdf1/17/2011 4:46:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46672Summary of Gaps and Barriers for Implementing Residential Building Energy Efficiency StrategiesThis report presents the key gaps and barriers to implementing residential energy efficiency strategies in the U.S. market, as identified in sessions at the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Americhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/49162.pdf9/21/2010 10:41:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47442Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47032High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38262Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using sealed ducts and radiant barrier. Evaluates cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lakeland_habitat_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34812Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: The Ultimate Family Home, Las Vegas, Nevada (Brochure)Brochure describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Ultimate Family Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35316.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34822Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas; Building America This fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages, and discusses details of its construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48492General PV SpecificationThis fact sheet gives a brief overview of testing, mounting, and system components of photovoltaic electric systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pv_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48502General Solar Thermal SpecificationThis fact sheet describes the benefits of solar hot water heating systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_thermal_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:11:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48302Transfer Ducts and GrillesThis information sheet discusses the importance of transfer grilles or jump ducts to allow sufficient return flow to prevent room pressurization and supply flow from being “choked” off.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transfer_grilles.pdf12/10/2010 2:31:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48382Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48172Air Sealing WindowsThis information sheet addresses windows and may also be applied to doors and other pre-assembled elements installed in building enclosures that also perform an air barrier function. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing_windows.pdf12/8/2010 7:00:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47492Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47512Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47902Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations and Emission Rates in New Manufactured and Site-Built HousesThis study was conducted with the primary objective of characterizing and comparing the airborne concentrations and the emission rates of total VOCs and selected individual VOCs, including formaldehhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/voc_emissions_new_houses.pdf12/6/2010 5:41:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47552Project Home Again Phase IThis case study describes Project Home Again, a not-for-profit organization that is overseeing the construction of 20 affordable and energy efficient single family detached residences in Gentilly, Newhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_i_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47562Project Home Again Phase IIPhase II is a continuation of a charitable residential community project in New Orleans that builds affordable and energy efficient single detached residences that are storm resistant.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_ii_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:56:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74082Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74102Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74132Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74292Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74642Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73182Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74912HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Row Homes at RidgeGate, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 50 without PV or HERS 30 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrive_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:09:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74922HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74932HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74942HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76562Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76572Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76592Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76722Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79212Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79362Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76822Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76832U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77762DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79452HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69772New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69782Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69252DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69702Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69842Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69752Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69882Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69992Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70132DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70232Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Shore Road Project - Old Greenwich, ConnecticutThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Old Greenwich, CT, that scored HERS 40 without PV and HERS 27 with PV. This 4,100 ft2 custom home has 13-inch ICF basement walls and 11-inch Ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_MurphyBrosConstruction_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69952Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70452New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70272Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70632Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70612Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70882New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71232Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70932Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70812Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70772Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71912Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71812Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71422Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71392Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71462Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71562Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71572A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72222Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72092DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72162DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72892Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72932Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73252Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73262Using Retrofit Nail Base Panels to Expand the Market for Wall UpgradesThis project evaluated the effectiveness and affordability of integrating retrofit insulated panels into a re-siding project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65183.pdf2/29/2016 11:53:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73272Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73282Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73292Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit analyzed building, energy, and financial program data as well as other public and private https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65082.pdf2/29/2016 2:20:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67092Building America Top Innovations 2012: Advanced Framing Systems and PackagesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing advanced 2x6, 24-inch on-center framing, single top plates, open headers, and 2-stud corners reduced board feehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1b_ba_innov_advancedframing_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:20:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67172Building America Top Innovations 2012: Outside Air Ventilation ControllervenThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing how automated night ventilation can reduce cooling energy costs up to 40% and peak demand up to 50% in Calihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_3c_ba_innov_outsideairventcontroller_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:00:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67352Building America Top Innovations 2012: Model Simulating Real Domestic Hot Water UseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research that is improving domestic hot water modeling capabilities to more effectively address one of the largest energy uses https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3b_BA_Innov_ModelSimRealDHW_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:07:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67362Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67032Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67042No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67482Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67492Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675822014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66042DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66372Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66572Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66772Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66862Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66972New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Winchester Homes and Camberly HomesThe Partnership for Home Innovation team worked with the builder to develop a new set of high performance home designs—including advanced wall and HVAC systems—that could be applicable on a productionhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_winchester_camberley_homes.pdf2/19/2014 3:20:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66982Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Cascade Apartments - Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington, which resulted in annual energyhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_cascade_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 3:51:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68872Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68402Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68652Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68492Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68502Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Retrofits in Florida Homes - Central and South Florida HomesIn this pilot project, the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction and Florida Power and Light are collaborating to retrofit a large number of homes using a phased approach https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_phased_retrofits_florida.pdf8/8/2014 7:17:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67962Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68072Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69382Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69412New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69352Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69362Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69432Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69472New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69512New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: John Wesley Miller, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with the National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build two net-zero energy homes with foam-sheathed masonry walls, low-E windows 2.9 ACH50 air sealing, transfer grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_jwmiller_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:16:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69282DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69082DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amerisips Homes — Miller-Bloch Residence, Johns Island, SCFor this DOE Zero Energy Ready Home that won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the builder uses structural insulated panels to construct the entire building shell, includinhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Amerisips_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 4:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes — Kaltenbach Residence, Clinton, WAThis home on Whidbey Island won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home scores HERS 37 without PV or HERS -13 with 10 kW PV, enough to power the hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_CliftonView_Katlenbach%209-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:39:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69132DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: John Hubert Associates — EXIT-0 House, North Cape May, NJThis house is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder and won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 1,871-ft2 home features advanced-framed above-grade walls https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_JohnHubert_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:57:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47571Lancaster Live/Work Townhome PrototypeThis case study describes development of a prototype live-work townhome that is highly efficient at 45% energy savings (95% counting photovoltaic system).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/zeta_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:19:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47631Fairburn CommunityFairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable, community in metro Atlanta, Georgia, featuring termite-proof insulation, advanced framing, and high-performance HVAC and windows.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fairburn_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 10:58:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47641GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House PrototypeThis case study describes strategy for achieving zero net energy by lowering building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and using photovoltaic installahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/lewisville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 11:04:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47651GreenCraft Greenspoint House PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype house demonstrating energy efficiency and durability upgrades including an unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation and supplemental dehumidification,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greencraft_greenpoint_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:11:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47661Sandstone Subdivision 40% PrototypeThis case study describes community-scale single family homes meeting 40% energy savings goal through airtightness, insulating sheathing, duct layout, and other efficiency measures. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sandstone_colter_prototype.pdf11/29/2010 11:21:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47671Suwanee River Administration BuildingThis case study describes the renovation of a Georgia Parks and Recreation administration building that demonstrates an ultra-low energy use building.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/suwannee_river_admin_bldg.pdf11/29/2010 11:28:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47891Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47821Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47871Impact Resistance of Advanced Framed Wall Systems with Insulating Sheathing as the Primary SheathingThe purpose of this research program was to determine the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_resistant_sheathing_research_report.pdf12/6/2010 5:17:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48181Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48191Critical Seal (Spray Foam at Rim Joist)This information sheet explains air leakage that occurs at the rim joist and how to remedy this problem.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/critical_seal.pdf12/8/2010 7:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48211Installation of Cavity InsulationThis information sheet describes types of cavity insulation and proper installation techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cavity_insulation.pdf12/8/2010 7:55:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48251Slab Edge InsulationThis information sheet addresses ways to mitigate heat loss and moisture management through slab on grade construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab_edge_insulation.pdf12/9/2010 4:01:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48051Common Advanced Framing DetailsThis information sheet explains the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing.pdf12/7/2010 4:48:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48061Drainage Plane/Water Resistive Barrier for All ClimatesThis information sheet gives an overview of using drainage plane to control rainwater that can damage structures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/drainage_plane.pdf12/7/2010 4:53:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48071Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48081Common Flashing DetailsThis information sheet describes the use of flashing to control rainwater around buildings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/common_flashing.pdf12/8/2010 3:43:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48161Sealing Air Barrier PenetrationsThis information sheet explores various options for sealing air barrier penetrations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealing_penetrations.pdf12/8/2010 6:53:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48391Providing a Thermal Break in Gut RehabsThis fact sheet provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing cost-effective wall insulation strategy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/gut_rehab_thermal_break_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:11:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48401High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air BarrierThis fact sheet provides information about properly air sealing garages from the living space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:26:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48351Supplemental Humidity ControlThis information sheet offers general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/supplemental_humidity.pdf12/10/2010 3:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48541Mold: Ignorance Is Not BlissThis fact sheet describes various causes of mold in homes and ways to mitigate the damage.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mold_writeup.pdf12/15/2010 7:12:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48571Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34761New Building Approach Saves Energy and Cost: Retreat at the Bluffs Prototype, Pulte Homes, Tucson, Arizona This document describes the Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provides an overview of the many different energy-efficient systems installed in these homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28576.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34801Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside, Elk Grove, CaliforniaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Lakeside Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35306.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38301Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FLBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Palm Harbor Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot-humid climate using solar hot water, spray foam insulation, and SEER14 HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_bimini_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38431Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Mixed-Humid Climate: AtlantaHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_mh_atlanta_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38461Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38111Albuquerque Revamps Funding and HousingA fact sheet that details Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its plan to update public housing to be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/albuquerque_final102604.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38131Arizona: Building Smart from the StartA fact sheet that describes Arizona's Housing Tax Credit Program, to make sure houses were built more efficiently.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/az_taxcredit_success-1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38191Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes the first true zero E-scale home in a hot-dry climate with ducts inside, R-50 attic insulation, rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_artistic_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38221Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Community Development Corporation of UtahBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Community Development Corp, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using advanced framing and compact duct design. Evaluates impacts to costhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cdc_utah_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38231Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - G.W. Robinson Builders, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on GW Robinson, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using right sized HVAC, air handler in conditioned space, and radiant barrier.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47391Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47401Concord Cape PrototypeThis case study describes a house that is designed to achieve an 87% reduction in source energy use when compared to the 2009 Building America Benchmark, and features high-R walls, roof, and foundatiohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:15:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47451Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47461National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program—Clark ResidenceIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with local utility company, National Grid, Massachusetts homes. This project involved the renovation of a 18th century Cape-style building ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_der_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47421EcoVillage ClevelandThis case study describes community-scale housing constructed on an urban infill site and incorporating energy efficiency, resource efficiency, and durability.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage_cleveland.pdf11/24/2010 10:35:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47431Greenbrier PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype home that is the model home for the Homes at Greenbrier in Oakdale, Connecticut, and demonstrates the builder's concept of “attainable sustainable” of offering hihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/oakdale_greenbrier_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:52:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46661Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX); Phase 1 Test Procedure: Building Thermal Fabric CasesThis report documents the initial Phase 1 test process for testing the reliability of software models that predict retrofit energy savings of existing homes, including their associated calibration methttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_phase1.pdf9/21/2010 10:15:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38561Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 19, 2008To track progress toward aggressive multi-year whole-house energy savings goals of 40-70% and onsite power production of up to 30%, DOE's Residential Buildings Program and NREL developed the Building https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44816.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39181Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes in California; Building America (Brochure)This brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40681Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, WisconsinThis Building America Builders Challenge home features efficiency upgrades of geothermal heat pump, PV, solar hot water, and added insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_timobrien.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40701Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Yavapai College, Chino Valley, ArizonaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Yavapai College of Chino Valley, Arizona. These college students built a Building America Builders Challenge house that achieved the remarkably low HEhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_yavapai_college.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41441Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight – Tommy Williams HomesBuilders Challenge fact sheet highlighting performance and energy-efficiency features of Tommy Williams Homes, Longleaf case study, Gainesville, FLhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_zeh-cs_tommy-williams.pdf3/8/2010 4:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49531Improved Duct Systems Task Report with StageGate 2 AnalysisThis report is about Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership's work with two industry partners, Davalier Homes and Southern Energy Homes, in constructing and evaluating prototype interior http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1738-07.pdf1/17/2011 5:25:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49671High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley HomesThis fact sheet gives an overview of David Weekley Homes building approach, which qualifed over 1,100 homes in DOE's Builders Challenge in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_david_weekley.pdf2/16/2011 12:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49691High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. RobinsonG.W. Robinson of Gainesville, Florida, worked with Building America partners Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO to achieve a true net zero energy home in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/gw_robinson_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49701High Performance Builder Spotlight: KB Home GreenHouseLocated in the Lake Burden community in Windermere, FL, the KB Home GreenHouse is expected to produce as much energy as it consumes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/kb_greenhouse_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:13:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49711High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle HomesLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zero energy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Center.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/lifestyle_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:28:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49721High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tommy Williams HomesTommy Williams Homes of Gainesville, Florida, built two zero energy homes with help from DOE's Building America team members, the Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/tommy_williams_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49931High Performance Builder Spotlight: Imagine HomesImagine Homes, working with the DOE's Building America research team member IBACOS, has developed a system that can be replicated by other contractors to build affordable, high-performance homes. Imahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_imagine_hot-humid.pdf2/24/2011 4:32:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49981High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. Robinson, Gainesville, FLThis 2,081-square-foot production home has a 16-SEER heat pump and ducts in conditioned space, a radiant barrier in the attic over R-38 blown cellulose to keep inside air cool for < 60 HERS without PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_greensmart_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:17:35 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50001High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FLLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zeroenergy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lifestyle_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:36:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50481Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50771A Method for Determining Optimal Residential Energy Efficiency PackagesThis report describes an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and, as an illustrative example, applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimal_retrofit_ee.pdf 5/31/2011 6:18:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51491Challenges and Opportunities To Achieve 50% Energy Savings in Homes: National Laboratory White PapersThis report summarizes the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by researchers from four national laboratories (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_tech_roadmap.pdf7/22/2011 10:27:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50191Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50261Thermal Impact of Fasteners in High-Performance Wood-Framed WallsThis paper discusses high-performance wood-framed walls that use much less than 40% of the energy consumed by similar homes built to minimum code, and evaluates the thermal impact of fasteners used tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fasteners_wood_walls.pdf3/14/2011 4:56:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48621J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes highly efficient features of homes built by Cherry & Sons Home Builders in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cherry_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 12:58:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48861ReVision Home: Weatherization ProductsThis fact sheet describes Dupont's envelope moisture control system for the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/DuPont.pdf12/17/2010 6:10:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48871ReVision Home: Energy ModelingThis fact sheet provides information about specifications and energy modeling results of the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/energy.pdf12/17/2010 6:14:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49221Low Cost Interior Duct Systems for High Performance Homes in Hot ClimatesThis report describes the advantages of well designed and constructed interior duct systems.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-451-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:29:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49231Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Improved Comfort From Wind Washing Retrofits in Two-Story Homes - Part IThis report describes a specific type of wind washing where wind can push attic air into the floor cavity between first and second stories of the home through ineffective air barriers separating attichttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-449-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:52:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49241Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Improved Comfort From Wind Washing Retrofits in Two-Story Homes - Part IIThis report focuses on a specific type of wind washing where wind can push attic air into the floor cavity btween first and second stories of the home through ineffective air barriers - Part II. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-450-10.pdf1/12/2011 6:10:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49291Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49311Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49321NightCool: Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept Long Term Performance EvaluationThis report is about an experimental evaluation that has been conducted on a building-integrated night sky cooling system designed to substantialy reduce space cooling needs in homes in North Americanhttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1835-09.pdf1/14/2011 3:57:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49341Comparison of the ENERGYGAUGE USA and BEopt Building Energy Simulation ProgramsThis report compares two hourly energy simulation softwares, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1814-09.pdf1/14/2011 4:37:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49371Preliminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Callaway, FloridaThis case study reports on a near zero energy home in Callaway, FL. This paper briefly reviews the design and then focuses on the first four months of energy performance during the second half of 200http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1793-09.pdf1/14/2011 5:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49381Preminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Gainesville, FloridaThis case study is a summary on a near zero energy home that was built in Gainesville, FL as a result of collaboration between the Florida Solar Enegery Center and the Florida H.E.R.O., an innovative http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1792-09.pdf1/14/2011 5:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49391Energy Impacts of Various Residential Mechanical Ventilation StrategiesThis report presents simulation results for eight ventilation strategies in residential homes, compared to no ventilation, and it presents the changes in energy use for each. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-437-09.pdf1/14/2011 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49441NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling ConceptThis report describes an experimental evaluation that was conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates. The system http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1771-08.pdf1/17/2011 1:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48651K2 Urbancorp, LLC.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes a community of historically inspired energy efficient homes that met the 40% whole-house source energy savings by focusing primarily on tightening the building envelope and shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/k2_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48661Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes construction of a hurricane-resistant, energy efficient home that achieved 48% whole-house source energy savings over the Building America benchmark.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mercedes_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:10:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48801Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56541Heat Pump Water Heating Modeling in EnergyPlusThis presentation summarizes NREL's development of a HPWH model for use in hourly building energy simulation programs, such as BEopt; this presentation was given at the Building America Stakeholder mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_model_simulation.pdf3/30/2012 12:16:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56561Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX)This presentation is a briefing package that provides an overview of the BESTEST-EX methodologyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest-ex.pdf3/30/2011 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56581Measure Guideline: Summary of Interior Ducts in New Construction, Including an Efficient, Affordable Method to Install Fur-Down Interior DuctsThis document illustrates guidelines for the efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing, including the fur-up chase method, the fur-down chase method, and interior ducts positionedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ducts_new_con.pdf4/10/2011 6:04:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56691Leveraging Limited Scope for Maximum Benefit in Occupied Renovation of Uninsulated Cold Climate Multifamily HousingThis project examines a large-scale renovation project within a 500 unit, 1960's era subsidized urban housing community. This research focuses on the airflow control and window replacement measures imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/renovation_uninsul_multifamily.pdf4/13/2012 11:22:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55941Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall AssembliesThe Building Science Consortium held an Expert Meeting on Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies on July 30, 2011, at the Westford Regency Hotel in Westford, MA. This report outlhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_mass_masonry.pdf3/7/2012 4:17:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51931Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52081Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis report summarizes Building America research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Climate Regionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30percent_hot_dry.pdf9/3/2011 11:35:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52991Energy Savings Measure Packages: Existing HomesThis document presents the most cost effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing mixed-fuel and all electric homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings for each BetterBuildings grantee lochttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_measures.pdf11/22/2011 4:06:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
53401Three-Dimensional Numerical Evaluation of Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Wall AssembliesThis study describes a detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics model that evaluates the thermal performance of uninsulated wall assemblies. It accounts for conduction through framing, convection, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/3d_eval_thermal_perf.pdf12/8/2011 6:19:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54121Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58451The Role of Appraisals in Energy Efficiency FinancingThis research identifies barriers and challenges and current industry status including several key appraisal industry developments for identifying and valuing energy efficiency. The report covers crithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/appraisals_ee_financing.pdf6/19/2012 9:54:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55321Technical Highlight: NREL Tests Integrated Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in Different ClimatesThis technical highlight describes NREL tests to capture information about heat pump performance across a wide range of ambient conditions for five heat pump water heaters.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_heat_pump.pdf1/26/2012 6:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57361Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59031Assessment of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Scoring ToolThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted a series of assessments of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed Home Energy Scoring Tool (HEST). This report is an assessment of thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_score_assess.pdf8/20/2012 11:37:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59041Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy RetrofitsSpecifications, modeled after CSI MasterFormat, provide the trade contractors and builders with requirements and recommendations on specific building materials, components and industry practices that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modelspecs_mutlifamily.pdf8/20/2012 11:47:25 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59101Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58951A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58671A Realistic Hot Water Draw Specification for Rating Solar Water HeatersIn the United States, annual performance ratings for solar water heaters are simulated, using TMY weather and specified water draw. This paper proposes a more realistic ratings draw that eliminates mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rating_solar_water_heater.pdf7/6/2012 2:58:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58871Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33431Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34651Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34471The New American Home 2007 Orlando, FloridaThe New American Home demonstrates use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques, providing production homebuilders with a model for producing more https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39426.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34561Ryan Homes and the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings This document describes the Carborne Home in Rochester, New York, which is designed as a highly energy-efficient home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26476.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34361Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33891Energy Efficiency Pays: Technology Fact SheetThis document describes how some homes in Atlanta, Georgia, have had energy efficient upgrades that help them save over 40% in utilities.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26290.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62661Desiccant-Enhanced Evaporative Air Conditioning: Parametric Analysis and DesignPresented at the Second International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE2012); Boulder, Colorado; August 1-4-, 2012https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dessicant_evap_air_cond.pdf 6/4/2012 3:50:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62061Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing PartnersWith assistance from the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and its Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Atlantic Housing Partners (AHP) has implemented a highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_hothumid_ahp.pdf4/24/2013 2:33:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62081Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61571Approaches to 30 Percent Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid ClimateBA-PIRC has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot humid climate zone to improve performance of production, or community scale, housing. Tommy Williams Homes (Gainesville, FL), Lihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/community_30percent_hothumid.pdf4/2/2013 5:48:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61581Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63431Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65071Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/11/2013 3:55:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65091Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64911Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64931Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65001Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62751Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64651Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy RetrofitUnder this project, Newport Partners (as part of the BA-PIRC research team) evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-plachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bay_ridge_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 1:43:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64661Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/group_home_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 3:08:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59131Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power StripsPresented at the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings on August 12-17, 2012, this presentation reports on laboratory tests of 20 currently available advanced power strip products, whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_power_strips.pdf9/5/2012 10:21:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59141Energy Impacts of Nonlinear Behavior of PCM When Applied into Building EnvelopePresented at the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference on July 23-26, 2012, this study analyzes the effects a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pcm_building_envelope.pdf9/5/2012 10:28:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59691Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59701Winchester/Camberley Homes New Construction Test House Design, Construction, and Short-Term Testing in a Mixed-Humid ClimateThe NAHB Research Center partnered with production builder Winchester/Camberley Homes to build a new construction test house in the mixed-humid climate zone of Silver Spring, MD in June 2011. The goalhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/winchester_camberly_mixedhumid.pdf10/24/2012 11:53:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59711Communication of Energy Efficiency Information to Remodelers: Lessons From Current PracticeThe effective communication of energy efficiency and building science information to remodeling contractors is achieved through varying formats, timelines, and modes depending on who is delivering thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comm_ee_remodelers.pdf10/24/2012 1:10:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60211Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60261Practices and Processes of Leading High Performance Home Builders in the Upper MidwestThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team proposed this study to gain insight into the business, sales, and construction processes of successful high performance builders. The knowledge gainehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/practices_midwest_builders.pdf12/12/2012 10:09:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60331Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60441Residential Feedback Devices and Programs: Opportunities for Natural GasBehavior-based approaches have been a growing interest in the energy efficiency field over recent years and the use of residential energy feedback has garnered particular interest. By providing an inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/feedback_oppor_natural_gas.pdf12/20/2012 7:20:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60681Hybrid Wall Evaluation for Ten New Construction Homes in Wyandotte, Michigan The Wyandotte NSP2 project aims to build 20 new houses and retrofit 20 existing houses in Wyandotte, MI. This report details the design and construction of 10 new houses in the program. Wyandotte is phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_wyandotte.pdf1/20/2013 9:13:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60701Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60761Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. ClimatesTraditional thermal designs of building envelope assemblies are based on static energy flows, yet building envelopes are subject to varying environmental conditions. This mismatch between the steady-shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/phasechange_materials_south.pdf1/20/2013 10:49:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60781Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60801External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60821Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in BuildingsThis study examines the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model, and its suitability for building simulations. The EMPD model is a compromise between the simple, inaccurate effective capacithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_moisture_penetration.pdf1/25/2013 11:22:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60881High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60891Improved Modeling of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for Energy CalculationsThis report presents improved air conditioner and heat pump modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools, with the goal of enabling more accurate evaluation of cost-effective equhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modeling_ac_heatpump.pdf1/31/2013 2:39:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61051Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65961DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Custom House, Devens, MassachusettsThis single-family home features a superinsulated shell with 12-inch double walls filled with open cell spray foam, as well as R-5 triple-pane windows. The 18.33 kW photovoltaic system can produce alhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Transformation_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:42:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65591New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, ConnecticutBy working with builder partners on test homes, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program can vet whole-house building strategies and avoid potential unintended consequhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_performance_house.pdf11/12/2013 4:53:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65601Technology Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Heat Pump Water Heater in the Hot-Humid Climate, Windermere, FloridaOver recent years, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have become more readily available and more widely adopted in the marketplace. For a 6-month period, the Building America team Consortium for Advancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_hpwh_hot_humid.pdf11/12/2013 5:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66011DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65891DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65481Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65561New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65651Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, TexasPNNL, FSEC, and CalcsPlus provided technical assistance to Build San Antonio Green on three deep energy retrofits. For this gut rehab they replaced the old roof with a steeper roof and replaced drywalhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_san_antonio_green.pdf11/18/2013 12:02:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65661Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65671Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65701New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FloridaPNNL and FSEC helped Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County build three <60 HERS prototype homes, 30% better than their typical homes at a cost of only $1,500 more.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_westpalmbeach.pdf11/19/2013 7:07:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65771Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FloridaPNNL and Florida Solar Energy Center worked with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County to upgrade an empty 1996 home with a 14.5 SEER AC, heat pump water heater, CFLs, more attic insulation, and ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_palm_beach.pdf11/21/2013 6:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65821Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal BypassThis project highlights the importance of continuous air barriers in full alignment with insulation to prevent thermal bypasses and achieve high energy performance, and recommends use of ENERGY STAR'shttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Preventing_Thermal_Bypass.pdf11/21/2013 7:02:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65301Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Buried and Encapsulated DuctsIn this innovation profile, CARB research shows HVAC ducts that are encapsulated in closed-cell spray foam and buried in blown insulation in a vented attic meet the code requirements for ducts in condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-3_high_performance_ducts.pdf10/29/2013 4:15:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65341Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65361Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Quality Management System GuidelinesThis Top Innovation profile describes quality management system tools that were customized for residential construction by BSC, IBACOS, and PHI, for use by builders, trades, and designers to help elimhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-9_quality_management_systems.pdf10/29/2013 5:20:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65521Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of wood-framed walls and mass masonry wall assemblies. Insulation on the exterior of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_cladding_attachment.pdf11/11/2013 10:53:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65541Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of a Multifamily Retrofit in Climate Zone 5, Boulder, ColoradoIn 2009, a 37-unit apartment complex located in Boulder, Colorado, underwent an energy retrofit to comply with Boulder SmartRegs Ordinance, a mandate that requires all rental properties to meet certaihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 6:44:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65411Measure Guideline: Implementing a Plenum Truss for a Compact Air Distribution SystemThis Measure Guideline presents the steps to implement a compact duct system inside an attic bulkhead (plenum truss) of a one-story, slab-on-grade home. In a compact duct design, ductwork runs are redhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_plenumtruss_air_distribution.pdf11/1/2013 12:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65431Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69151DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Promethean Homes — Gross-Shepard Residence, Charlottesville, VAThis is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder, who earned a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The home included rigid mineral wool board insulation over househttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Promthean_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:24:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69091DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders — Trolle Residence, Danbury, CTThe builder of this 1,650-ft2 cabin won a Custom Home honor in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. The home meets Passive House Standards with 5.5-in. of foil-faced polysiocyanurate foam boards lininhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_BPC_Green_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:19:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Cobblestone Homes — 2014 Model Home, Midland, MIThis builder's first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, scored HERS 49 without PV or HERS 44 with 1.4 kW of PV, and served as a prototype and https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Cobblestone_09-19-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:29:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68901Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69071Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily Buildings, New York, New YorkIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_ventilation_strategies_multifamily.pdf10/1/2014 4:12:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69301DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69191DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting — The Preserve, New Paltz, NYThese super-insulated homes all have R-22 insulated concrete form walls, R-20 closed-cell spray form under the slab, ground source heat pump, tight air sealing, and more—helping this builder to win a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Greenhill_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:12:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69221DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes — Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZThe builder has certified 20 homes to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program and plans are underway for 50 more. Winner of a Production Builder prize in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the homes achiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Mandalay_09-19-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:51:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69231DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69531New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions, Vancouver, WashingtonThis builder worked with WSU Energy Extension/Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction to design HERS-65 homes with ducts in conditioned space, site grading and drain piping,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_new_traditions_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:25:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69551New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NevadaThe builder teamed with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC with ducts in conditioned space, jump ducts, and a fresh air intake; advanced framed walls; low-ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_pulte_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:37:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69581New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69621New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69651New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Urbane Homes, Louisville, KentuckyThis builder worked with National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build HERS-57 homes with rigid foam insulated slabs and foundation walls, advanced framed walls, high-efficiency heat https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_urbane_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69671New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69481New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Grupe, Rocklin, CaliforniaThis builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Builldings to design HERS-54 homes that included PV roof tiles, SmartVent night ventilation cooling; and FreshVent continuous ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_grupe_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:59:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69491New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69441New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation and BIRA to design homes that achieve HERS <60 without PV or zero net energy with PV with ducts in dropped ceilings, R-50 attic insulation; HRVs wihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_artistic_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:41:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69451New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: CDC Realty, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with ducts in insulated attics, solar water heating, tight air sealing, and rigid foam exterior sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cdc_realty_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69321Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69331Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69421New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68281Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68261Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68541Impact of Natural Gas Appliances on Pollutant Levels in California HomesThis report presents results from the first year of a 2-year study, investigating associations of five air pollutants (CO, NO2, NOX, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) with the presence of natural gas apphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/impact_of_natural_gas_appliances.pdf8/14/2013 6:11:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68551Ventilation Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in New U.S. Homes: Results of a Controlled Field Study in Nine Residential UnitsIn order to optimize strategies to remove airborne contaminants in residences, it is necessary to determine how contaminant concentrations respond to changes in the air exchange rate. The impact of aihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/publications/lbnl-6022e.pdf8/14/2013 6:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68561Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68571Maximizing Information from Residential Measurements of Volatile Organic CompoundsContinually changing materials used in home construction and finishing can introduce new chemicals or changes in the VOC profile in residential air and the trend towards tighter homes can lead to highhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6120e-maximizing_information_from_residential-final.pdf8/14/2013 6:38:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68311Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68361Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68431Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_multifamily_buildings.pdf 8/1/2014 4:08:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68941Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68971Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68981Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68991Using Whole-House Field Tests to Empirically Derive Moisture Buffering Model InputsBuilding energy simulations can be used to predict a building's interior conditions, along with the energy use associated with keeping these conditions comfortable. These models simulate the loads on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/using_whole_house_field_tests.pdf9/25/2014 10:36:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69001Using the Beopt Automated Residential Simulation Test Suite to Enable Comparative Analysis Between Energy Simulation Engines: PreprintVerification and validation are crucial software quality control procedures to follow when developing and implementing models. This is particularly important because a variety of stakeholders rely on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_automated_sim_test.pdf9/25/2014 10:49:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66761Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66031DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Production House, Devens, MassachusettsA collaboration with Building America team Building Science Corporation helped this builder win a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in 2013—a 2,508-ft2 home built on speculation in the Devens, MA, subdivihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TransformationProduction_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:16:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66651Measured Performance of Residential Dehumidifiers Under Cyclic OperationResidential construction practices are progressing toward higher levels of energy efficiency. A proven strategy to save energy is to simultaneously increase building insulation levels and reduce outdohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dehumidifiers_cyclic_operation.pdf1/29/2014 6:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66431Best Practices Case Study: William Ryan House - Tampa Division, Tampa, FLCase study of William Ryan Homes, who cut energy use to achieve HERS scores of 65 to 70 on nine floor plans that will be featured in 277 homes in central Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_williamryan_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:28:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66511Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66561Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66381Best Practices Case Study: Tindall Homes - Princeton, NJ, Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJCase Study of Tindall Homes, who worked with Building America to design an optimal package including advanced framing, insulated precast concrete basement walls, polyurethane foam in the walls, and R-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tindall_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 2:58:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66351Best Practices Case Study: Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Webb, Las Vegas DivisionCase study of Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division, who certified nearly 1,200 homes to the DOE Builders Challenge between 2008 and 2012. All of the homes by Las Vegas’ biggest builder achieved HERS scores https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pultedelwebb_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 2:44:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66211Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66221Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit ProgramsIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/florida_retrofit_best_practices.pdf12/19/2013 5:30:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66051DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66071DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66081Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66181Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66191Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66151Technology Solutions Case Study: Air-To-Water Heat Pumps with Radiant Delivery in Low Load Homes, Tucson, Arizona and Chico, CaliforniaSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_airtowater_heatpumps.pdf12/10/2013 2:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67701Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67741Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67811Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67511Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67471Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67341Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Energy Optimization Analysis Method (BEopt)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored BEopt software, which ensures a consistent analysis platform and accurate simulations. Many BEopt algorithms have been adoptedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3a_ba_innov_beopt_011713_0.pdf3/5/2013 3:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67081Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67121Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67131Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67151Building America Top Innovations 2012: Tankless Gas Water Heater PerformanceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that shed light on how real-world water usage affects energy saving estimates of high-efficiency water heating syhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_2a_ba_innov_tanklessgaswaterheater_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:48:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67371Building America Top Innovations 2012: Vapor Retarder ClassificationThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research in vapor retarders. Since 2006 the IRC has permitted Class III vapor retarders like latex paint (see list above) in all climate zones uhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3b_ba_innov_vaporretarderclassification_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:16:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67401Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67261Building America Top Innovations 2012: Zero Net-Energy Homes Production Builder Business Case: California/Florida Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Grupe Homes of Sacramento’s work with Building America to design California’s first production-scale community of solar homes. The homes outsoldhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1j_ba_innov_ca_fl_productionbuilders_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:40:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67301Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Water Management GuideThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Water Management Guide, which identifies durability issues and solutions for high-performance homes. The Water Management Guidhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1b_ba_innov_eeba_watermgmtguide_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:35:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72271Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72751Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72171DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72181DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72111DOE ZERH Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Vision Hill Lot 1, Glendale, AZCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that got a HERS 52 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-14 ocsf plus R-4https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mandalay_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:40:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71471Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71431A simplified model for estimating population-scale energy impacts of building envelope air-tightening and mechanical ventilation retrofitsChanging the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy. Large-scale changes to air exchange ratehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/publications/a-simplified-model-for-estimating-pop8/10/2015 5:33:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71441Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71451Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71371Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71871DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71891New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72071DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71931High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71951Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71961DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71971DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71991DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70781Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70941Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70531Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70321Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70361Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70371Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70381Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70401Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69921Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69941Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United StatesCommunity-scale energy modeling and testing are useful for determining energy conservation measures that will effectively reduce energy use. To that end, IBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility dathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_communityscale_modeling.pdf12/24/2014 2:32:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69981Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70241Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70171Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69821Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesThe External Thermal and Moisture Management System (ETMMS), typically seen in deep energy retrofits, is a valuable approach for the roof-only portions of existing homes, particularly the 1 ½-story hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cost-analysis-air-sealing-insulation.pdf12/10/2014 12:56:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69851Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69871Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69691Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69731Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79401HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77771DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77471A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76741Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76761Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76771Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76711Summer Indoor Heat Pump Water Heater Evaluation in a Hot-Dry ClimateHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64082.pdf6/9/2017 2:14:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74681Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74891HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Emerald Star, Seatlle, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 45 without PV or HERS 0 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dwell_092716.pdf10/13/2016 4:59:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76391Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76411Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM4Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7328823Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7276405Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
739977Business Metrics for High-Performance Homes: A Colorado Springs Case StudyThe building industry needs to understand how energy ratings can impact homebuilders. Of interest is how energy efficiency may or may not have a positive impact on homebuilders’ business success. Focuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65070.pdf4/26/2016 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738571Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484366High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661361New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661652Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334850Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484248High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517640Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738639Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738428Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761026Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
792026Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
734024Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701624DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
712422Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
765622Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
765721Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740521Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
738320Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512518Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334918Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713418Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705218Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733418Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698518Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334618Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
697617Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733117Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737317Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764217Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763916Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763416Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsOriginally published in February 2016, this revision contains an added section called 'Evaluation of Complete Central System Replacement with Inverter-Driven Heat Pump,' which presents the designs andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/67009.pdf3/21/2017 6:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
765416Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
729016Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
729116Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
728816Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
723716Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705116Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
708016Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
479615Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705815Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
702715Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
718115Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731715Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732015Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
696815Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
765315Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763015Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763115Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337714Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764614Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732114Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732214Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731814Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
709514Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
712314Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
335013Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
555313Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
650213Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
709313Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
736513Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732713Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733313Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
725113Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
722613Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698913Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701413DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
678313Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
476212Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
680912Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701512DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701212DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
697312Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
693712Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727712Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
721912Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
722012Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
731612Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
703012EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
702312Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
703312Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705012Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705312Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
707312Greenbelt Homes Pilot Program: Summary of Building Envelope Retrofits, Planned HVAC Equipment Upgrades, and Energy SavingsIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. GHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt-homes-pilot-program.pdf5/26/2015 5:13:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
764112Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737212Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337111Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
541311Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665511Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665811Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
737111Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763211Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space-Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use -- Central Florida Lab HomeThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWHs,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65358.pdf3/21/2017 6:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705611Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
702411Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732411Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
733211Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
700411Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698811Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
699511Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
699611Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
605310Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698310Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698410Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701310DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
676710Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
686110Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
692910DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
722210Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
717510Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746610Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
766010Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57069Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66679Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65379Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65849Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74689Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74299Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78899Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70859Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70259Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70289Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73269Using Retrofit Nail Base Panels to Expand the Market for Wall UpgradesThis project evaluated the effectiveness and affordability of integrating retrofit insulated panels into a re-siding project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65183.pdf2/29/2016 11:53:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73709NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71939High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69789Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69809Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69729Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60788Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33478Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47418Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69978Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69828Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesThe External Thermal and Moisture Management System (ETMMS), typically seen in deep energy retrofits, is a valuable approach for the roof-only portions of existing homes, particularly the 1 ½-story hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cost-analysis-air-sealing-insulation.pdf12/10/2014 12:56:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70208High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69388Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69068Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71958Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72188DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73148Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70408Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70488Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71578A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33877Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34207Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64677Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64707Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64747Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71797Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70827Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71377Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70347Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily ConstructionThe 2012 IECC has an airtightness requirement of 3 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals test pressure for both single-family and multifamily construction in Climate Zones 3-8. Other programs (LEED, ASHRhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compartmentalization_methods_multifamily.pdf 3/19/2015 5:52:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70367Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70377Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73197Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73677Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73687Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73427Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71887Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68977Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69757Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69717Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69697Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69777New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69877Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76337Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73817Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73827Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76487Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76357Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60776Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54116Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33736Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38476Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65666Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65636Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65246Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65496Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66986Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Cascade Apartments - Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington, which resulted in annual energyhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_cascade_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 3:51:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67316Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74656Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76476Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76446Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76456Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73806Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74086Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77536Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77546Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80606DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70116DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Shore Road Project - Old Greenwich, ConnecticutThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Old Greenwich, CT, that scored HERS 40 without PV and HERS 27 with PV. This 4,100 ft2 custom home has 13-inch ICF basement walls and 11-inch Ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_MurphyBrosConstruction_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69366Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68966Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68896Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67506New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67846Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68086Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68276Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68306Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68326West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71896New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72216Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72126DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72156DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72756Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70386Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70596Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70636Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70726Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70786Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70836Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70946Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70886New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71876DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71566Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71536Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66995Cascade Apartments: Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington (marine climate.)This research ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cascade_multifamily_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 5:51:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66965Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65555Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65335Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65675Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66215Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33795Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34295High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33855Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34475The New American Home 2007 Orlando, FloridaThe New American Home demonstrates use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques, providing production homebuilders with a model for producing more https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39426.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34655Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34725Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50185Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49315Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62715Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63435Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71465Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71475Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70775Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71415Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71555Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71805Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70875DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70795Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72165DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72175DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72135DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72145DOE ZERH Case Study: New Town Builders, Town Homes at Perrin's Row, Wheat Ridge, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project with 26 units in the cold climate that got a HERS 54 without PV, or HERS 28 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/NewTown_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:46:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71925Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71945Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72055DOE ZERH Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Green Acres #20, #26, #28, New Paltz, NY Case study of three DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the cold climate that got a HERS of 26, 28, and 26 without PV or -3, -1, and -3.5 with PV; with R-22 ICFs, 10” ocsf plus https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Greenhill_20_26_28__2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:50:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72065DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72075DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72085DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72095DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72105DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72115DOE ZERH Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Vision Hill Lot 1, Glendale, AZCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that got a HERS 52 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-14 ocsf plus R-4https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mandalay_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:40:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71965DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71975DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71985DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71995DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72005DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72015DOE ZERH Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Marine Drive and Port Hadlcok, Coupeville and Port Hadlock WACase study of two DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the marine climate that got HERS 39 and 38 without PV or HERS 2-12 and -9 with PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 10.25” SIP roof; https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CVH_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:12:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72025DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72035DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73295Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit analyzed building, energy, and financial program data as well as other public and private https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65082.pdf2/29/2016 2:20:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73155New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68265Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67595Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68905Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68445Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69705Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69665New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69355Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69495New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69995Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77795DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73785Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76385Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76585Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62134Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction While the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012) has been adopted at a national level, only two cold climate states have adopted it as their new home energy code. Understanding the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/assessing_foundation_insulation_strategies.pdf 4/30/2013 2:50:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64894Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64424Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64444Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60804External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60544Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60454Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61324Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62024Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54124Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57404Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58874Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59054Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development RoadmapThe market environment for solar water heating technology has changed substantially with the successful introduction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The addition of this energy-efficient technologhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_waterhtg_roadmap.pdf8/20/2012 6:54:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59454Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59754Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59944Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34644Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34814Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: The Ultimate Family Home, Las Vegas, Nevada (Brochure)Brochure describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Ultimate Family Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35316.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34824Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas; Building America This fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages, and discusses details of its construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34874Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34054Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall: January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 In most wall assemblies, connection details around windows have been the source of problems with water penetration into the building. This report describes how to install a window into a wall with inshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37583.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34064Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34154Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33644Cinco Ranch, Pulte Homes, Houston, Texas Pulte-Houston began constructing Building America prototype houses in late 2000. They have overcome many challenges to now produce outstanding energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31675.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33564Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46634Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38274Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Martha Rose Construction, Inc., Seattle, WashingtonBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Martha Rose Construction, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using the German Passiv Haus design, improved insulation, and solar photohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_martha_rose_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38364Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47394Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66144Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Group Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit for 30% Energy Savings, Washington, D.C.Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_group_home_retrofit.pdf12/10/2013 12:00:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66024DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66064DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Ellenton, Florida In this 18-home community, all homes are LEED Platinum and meet ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 requirements, HERS 23–53. Half way through the project, Habitat for Humanity heard about the DOE Challenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Manatee_HabitatForHumanity_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:08:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66074DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66094Ground Source Heat Pump Sub-Slab Heat Exchange Loop Performance in a Cold ClimateThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heat_exchange_loop_cold.pdf12/2/2013 7:21:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65344Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63154Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseCommissioning of instrumentation and limited short-term testing have been completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California. This house is intended to be used as a laboratory in whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/commissioning_fresno_retrofit.pdf7/9/2013 4:46:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67034Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67044No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67084Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67114Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66374Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67344Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Energy Optimization Analysis Method (BEopt)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored BEopt software, which ensures a consistent analysis platform and accurate simulations. Many BEopt algorithms have been adoptedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3a_ba_innov_beopt_011713_0.pdf3/5/2013 3:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67294Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67304Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Water Management GuideThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Water Management Guide, which identifies durability issues and solutions for high-performance homes. The Water Management Guidhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1b_ba_innov_eeba_watermgmtguide_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:35:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67384Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76594Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76774Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75984Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76434Building America Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4, LaFayette, Georgia (CZ4), and Savannah, Georgia (CZ2)The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64861.pdf3/22/2017 1:17:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74094Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74634Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74644Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74074Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78554Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69914Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Valuing Green in the Appraisal ProcessThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes how Building America’s BARA team facilitated discussions between the Appraisal Institute and RESNET, paving the way for a groundbreaking agreement between thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_green_appraisal.pdf12/24/2014 10:36:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69924Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69944Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United StatesCommunity-scale energy modeling and testing are useful for determining energy conservation measures that will effectively reduce energy use. To that end, IBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility dathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_communityscale_modeling.pdf12/24/2014 2:32:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70174Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69514New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: John Wesley Miller, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with the National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build two net-zero energy homes with foam-sheathed masonry walls, low-E windows 2.9 ACH50 air sealing, transfer grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_jwmiller_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:16:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69434Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69414New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69534New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions, Vancouver, WashingtonThis builder worked with WSU Energy Extension/Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction to design HERS-65 homes with ducts in conditioned space, site grading and drain piping,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_new_traditions_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:25:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69604New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Shaw Construction, Aspen, ColoradoThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design affordable HERS-54 townhouses with central solar radiator space heating, PV, R-28 closed-cell spray foam under slab and R-26 in advancedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_shaw_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68564Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69304DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69314Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68984Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68934Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68944Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67684Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Energy Savings in All-Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy-saving measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, and evaluates those solutions to improve efficiency of affordable houshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_electric_housing_northwest.pdf4/2/2014 6:43:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67484Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67964Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68074Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68314Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68284Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73234Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73064New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73254Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72044DOE ZERH Case Study: Glastonbury Housesmith, Hickory Drive, South Glastonbury, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 29 without PV -23 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with 5.5 blown fiberglass and 2.75” rihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Glastonbury_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:41:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72274Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72834Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72894Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70744New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70494New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70454New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70324Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70914Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71284Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71334Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71454Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71424Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71544Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33454Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67403Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67413New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67273Building America Top Innovations 2012: ENERGY STAR for Homes SupportThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America’s technical support to ENERGY STAR for Homes, which has labeled more than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes that have delivered $23https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3a_ba_innov_energystarforhomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 2:37:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67323Building America Top Innovations 2012: National Residential Efficiency Measures DatabaseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, which contains performance characteristics and cost estimates for nearly 3,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2a_ba_innov_natlresidefficiencymeasuresdb_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:46:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67333Building America Top Innovations 2012: House Simulation Protocols (the Building America Benchmark)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored House Simulation Protocols, which have helped ensure consistent and accurate energy-efficiency assessments for tens of thousanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2b_ba_innov_housesimulationprotocols_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:50:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66263Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66563Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66203Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67073Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Passive Room-to-Room Air Transfer, Fresno, California In this project, IBACOS, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, assessed a strategy for providing conditioned air to bedrooms when the bedroom doors are closed and measured potential thermhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_passive_air_transfer.pdf2/27/2014 12:21:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67003Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66773Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66853Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65093Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65073Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/11/2013 3:55:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65353Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65363Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Quality Management System GuidelinesThis Top Innovation profile describes quality management system tools that were customized for residential construction by BSC, IBACOS, and PHI, for use by builders, trades, and designers to help elimhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-9_quality_management_systems.pdf10/29/2013 5:20:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65033Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64923Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy SimulationThis simulation study adapts and applies the general framework described in BESTEST-EX (Judkoff et al 2010) for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods. BEopt/DOE-2.2 is usehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/automated_model_calibration.pdf9/23/2013 7:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64933Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65003Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65013Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/9/2013 8:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65583New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, MassachusettsIn 2009, Transformations, Inc. partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation (BSC) to build new net zero energy houses in three developments in Massachusetts. The company has been https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_transformations.pdf11/12/2013 4:49:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65593New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, ConnecticutBy working with builder partners on test homes, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program can vet whole-house building strategies and avoid potential unintended consequhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_performance_house.pdf11/12/2013 4:53:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65513Technology Solutions Case Study: Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method of measuring air leakage is to perform single (or solo) blower door pressurization and/or depressurization test. In detached housing, the single blower door test measures leakaghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_predicted_envelope_leakage.pdf11/11/2013 10:32:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65383Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – HPXML: A Standardized Home Performance Data Sharing SystemThis Top Innovation profile describes the Standard for Home Performance-Related Data Transfer (known as HPXML), developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which facilitates smooth communichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_4-3-11_nrel_hpxml.pdf10/29/2013 5:35:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65413Measure Guideline: Implementing a Plenum Truss for a Compact Air Distribution SystemThis Measure Guideline presents the steps to implement a compact duct system inside an attic bulkhead (plenum truss) of a one-story, slab-on-grade home. In a compact duct design, ductwork runs are redhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_plenumtruss_air_distribution.pdf11/1/2013 12:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65423Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and MonitoringThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to implement andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heat_retrofits_multifamily.pdf 11/1/2013 12:41:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65433Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66033DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Production House, Devens, MassachusettsA collaboration with Building America team Building Science Corporation helped this builder win a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in 2013—a 2,508-ft2 home built on speculation in the Devens, MA, subdivihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TransformationProduction_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:16:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65813Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65623Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47903Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations and Emission Rates in New Manufactured and Site-Built HousesThis study was conducted with the primary objective of characterizing and comparing the airborne concentrations and the emission rates of total VOCs and selected individual VOCs, including formaldehhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/voc_emissions_new_houses.pdf12/6/2010 5:41:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48463Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38313Building America Builders Challenge - Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Web, Las Vegas DivisionBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Pulte Las Vegas, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using improved insulation, engineered duct design, and sealed envelope.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_spotlight_pulte.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38203Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Centex Corporation, San Ramon, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Centex, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using advanced insulation techniques, engineered headers, and tankless water heatershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_centex_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38243Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ideal Homes, Oklahoma City, OklahomaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ideal Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in mixed humid climate using airtight envelope, high insulation, and high-efficiency HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ideal_homes_mixed-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46823Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46923High Performance Builder Spotlight: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis case study describes Green Coast Enterprises efforts to rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans through Project Home Again.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/green_coast_enterprises.pdf10/22/2010 5:10:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38483Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Green Home Solutions by Grupe, Lodi, CaliforniaThis is a Building America case study on a the first whole building energy efficiency retrofit project on an existing home conducted by Grupe's Green Home Solutions in Lodi, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_green_home_solutions.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33593Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33523Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33653Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33763Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34313Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34333Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33993EcoVillage Cleveland at 58th St., Cleveland, Ohio EcoVillage Cleveland works under the Building America premise that high performance homes must be sustainable both environmentally and economically.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31676.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34003Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34853Oakbrooke Patio Homes, Pulte Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pulte-Minnesota has been working with Building Science Consortium and Building America since 1996 to build homes for severe cold climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31670.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34763New Building Approach Saves Energy and Cost: Retreat at the Bluffs Prototype, Pulte Homes, Tucson, Arizona This document describes the Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provides an overview of the many different energy-efficient systems installed in these homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28576.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34773Northern Texas Builds Its First Zero Energy HomeThis fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36790.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34553Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34383Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34423Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60213Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59693Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59743Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58953A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59033Assessment of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Scoring ToolThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted a series of assessments of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed Home Energy Scoring Tool (HEST). This report is an assessment of thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_score_assess.pdf8/20/2012 11:37:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59043Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy RetrofitsSpecifications, modeled after CSI MasterFormat, provide the trade contractors and builders with requirements and recommendations on specific building materials, components and industry practices that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modelspecs_mutlifamily.pdf8/20/2012 11:47:25 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57313Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis report describes the findings from research IBACOS conducted related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies who have made the decision to transition to whole house performhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_contractors.pdf5/11/2012 11:49:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57273Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52993Energy Savings Measure Packages: Existing HomesThis document presents the most cost effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing mixed-fuel and all electric homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings for each BetterBuildings grantee lochttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_measures.pdf11/22/2011 4:06:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49293Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50483Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62063Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing PartnersWith assistance from the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and its Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Atlantic Housing Partners (AHP) has implemented a highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_hothumid_ahp.pdf4/24/2013 2:33:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61593Comparison of Home Retrofit Programs in WisconsinTo explore ways to reduce customer barriers and increase home retrofit completions, several different existing home retrofit models have been implemented in the state of Wisconsin. This study comparedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofit_wisconsin.pdf4/3/2013 10:05:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61423Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61043Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program Specification DevelopmentThe DOE research team Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_ee_manufactured.pdf3/4/2013 12:04:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61053Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60333Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60793Byggmeister Test Home: Analysis and Initial Results of Cold Climate Wood-Framed Home RetrofitBSC seeks to further the energy efficiency market for New England area retrofit projects by supporting projects that are based on solid building science fundamentals that will benefit the homeowner thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_coldclimate_woodframed.pdf1/21/2013 5:42:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60723Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64723Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64903Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64783The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62693Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62373Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Control Strategies for Optimizing Performance and Comfort in Residential ApplicationsThis guide is intended for designers and installers of hydronic heating systems interested in maximizing the overall system efficiency of condensing boilers when coupled with baseboard convectors. It http://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_boiler_control_strategies.pdf 5/21/2013 5:55:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62393Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63453Imagine Homes New Construction Occupied Test HouseThis report summarizes the research findings of a long-term monitoring plan to evaluate the performance of an energy-efficient home constructed in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Monitoring of the energy https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/imagine_homes_new.pdf7/22/2013 5:53:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63563Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64343Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery PackagesResidential energy retrofit activities are a critical component of efforts to increase energy efficiency in the U.S. building stock; however, retrofits account for a small percentage of aggregate enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_delivery_packages.pdf8/5/2013 7:25:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71493Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71443Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71393Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71363Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70923Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70263Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70753New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70813Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70613Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70623Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71913Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73303Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72933Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72973New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73043New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68293Energy Evaluation of a New Construction Pilot Community: Fresno, CaliforniaA new construction pilot community was constructed by builder-partner Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes based on a single occupied test house that was designed to achieve greater than 30% energy savings whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_construction_pilot_eva.pdf 7/2/2014 7:25:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68373Performance Verification of Production-Scalable Energy-Efficient Solutions: Winchester/Camberley Homes Mixed-Humid Climate Winchester/Camberley Homes collaborated with the Building America team Partnership for Home Innovation to develop a new set of high performance home designs that could be applicable on a production schttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/production_scalable_efficiency.pdf 7/17/2014 6:38:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68403Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68433Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_multifamily_buildings.pdf 8/1/2014 4:08:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675832014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67973Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67983Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67493Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67613Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67703Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67743Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67813Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68993Using Whole-House Field Tests to Empirically Derive Moisture Buffering Model InputsBuilding energy simulations can be used to predict a building's interior conditions, along with the energy use associated with keeping these conditions comfortable. These models simulate the loads on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/using_whole_house_field_tests.pdf9/25/2014 10:36:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69003Using the Beopt Automated Residential Simulation Test Suite to Enable Comparative Analysis Between Energy Simulation Engines: PreprintVerification and validation are crucial software quality control procedures to follow when developing and implementing models. This is particularly important because a variety of stakeholders rely on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_automated_sim_test.pdf9/25/2014 10:49:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68503Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Retrofits in Florida Homes - Central and South Florida HomesIn this pilot project, the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction and Florida Power and Light are collaborating to retrofit a large number of homes using a phased approach https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_phased_retrofits_florida.pdf8/8/2014 7:17:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68643Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68653Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69613New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69623New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69643New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Treasure Homes, Sacramento, CaliforniaThe builder worked with SMUD, DOE, NREL, and ConSol to build HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts buried in attic insulation, SmartVent cooling, and rooftop PV..https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_treasure_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:24:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69653New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Urbane Homes, Louisville, KentuckyThis builder worked with National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build HERS-57 homes with rigid foam insulated slabs and foundation walls, advanced framed walls, high-efficiency heat https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_urbane_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69553New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NevadaThe builder teamed with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC with ducts in conditioned space, jump ducts, and a fresh air intake; advanced framed walls; low-ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_pulte_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:37:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69573New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Rural Development, Greenfield, MassachusettsThis builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design affordable HERS-8 homes (60 w/o PV), with double-stud walls heavy insulation, low-load sealed-combustion gas space heathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_rural_development_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:47:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69583New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69673New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69423New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69263DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69273DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69473New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70103DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69933New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70003New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73793Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75993Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76363Building America Case Study: Impact of Slab-Foundation Heat Transfer on Space-Conditioning Energy Use in Florida, Cocoa, FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65356.pdf3/21/2017 7:25:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76373Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76783Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33433Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33443Building America - working with American builders for energy-efficient, green and sustainable houses This 3-fold brochure describes the Building America program and its whole-house approach to energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33227.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62752Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62802Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61922New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant HomesQuadrant moved ducts and high efficiency furnace inside conditioned space on nearly all 300 customizable house plans. The builder uses dry, true factory-assembled walls, extensive air sealing, and jushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_quadrant.pdf4/15/2013 6:14:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61942New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co.Tom Walsh & Company’s homes in an urban infill project in Portland achieved meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the marine climate with R-21 fiberglass batt walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_tom_walsh.pdf 4/15/2013 6:27:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62142Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62222Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62342Building America Systems Integration Research Annual Report: FY 2012This Building America FY2012 Annual Report includes an overview of the Building America Program activities and the work completed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Building America ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_systems_integration_fy2012.pdf5/21/2013 5:42:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64762Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home RetrofitsThe Partnership for Home Innovation developed a construction quality process for new and existing high performance homes (HPH) in which high performance goals are established, specifications to meet thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_construction.pdf9/4/2013 5:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64912Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64732Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64652Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy RetrofitUnder this project, Newport Partners (as part of the BA-PIRC research team) evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-plachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bay_ridge_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 1:43:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64662Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/group_home_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 3:08:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60762Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. ClimatesTraditional thermal designs of building envelope assemblies are based on static energy flows, yet building envelopes are subject to varying environmental conditions. This mismatch between the steady-shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/phasechange_materials_south.pdf1/20/2013 10:49:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60822Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in BuildingsThis study examines the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model, and its suitability for building simulations. The EMPD model is a compromise between the simple, inaccurate effective capacithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_moisture_penetration.pdf1/25/2013 11:22:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60882High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60892Improved Modeling of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for Energy CalculationsThis report presents improved air conditioner and heat pump modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools, with the goal of enabling more accurate evaluation of cost-effective equhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modeling_ac_heatpump.pdf1/31/2013 2:39:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60432Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61062Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61572Approaches to 30 Percent Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid ClimateBA-PIRC has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot humid climate zone to improve performance of production, or community scale, housing. Tommy Williams Homes (Gainesville, FL), Lihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/community_30percent_hothumid.pdf4/2/2013 5:48:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60972Expert Meeting Report: Energy Savings You Can Bank OnIn October 2011, ARBI organized and conducted an Experts’ Meeting on the topic of performance guarantees and financing vehicles for Energy Efficiency Upgrades. The meeting brought together technical, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_energy_savings_to_bankon.pdf2/15/2013 1:24:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60992Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61012Measured Cooling Performance and Potential for Buried Duct Condensation in a 1991 Central Florida Retrofit HomeFSEC conducted energy performance monitoring of two existing residences in Central Florida that were undergoing various retrofits. These homes were occupied by FSEC researchers and were fully instrumehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_cool_perf.pdf2/25/2013 10:29:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62082Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62122Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Energy Savings: The Simulated Energy and Experimental Hygrothermal Performance of Cold Climate Foundation Wall Insulation Retrofit Measures -- Phase I, Energy SimulationA split simulation whole building energy / 3-dimensional earth contact model (termed the BUFETS/EnergyPlus Model or BEM) capable of modeling the full range of foundation systems found in the target rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_foundation_retrofit.pdf4/29/2013 6:18:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49962High Performance Builder Spotlight: GreenCraft, Lewisville, TXIn October and November 2009, the TimberCreek Zero Energy House in Lewisville, Texas, opened as a Building America Demonstration House. The 2,538-foot,three-bedroom, 2½-bath custom-built home showedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_timbercreek_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:03:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52092Building America System Research Results: Innovations for High Performance HomesThis report provides a summary of key lessons learned from the first 10 years of the Building America program and also included a summary of the future challenges that must be met to reach the programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_america_lessons_2006.pdf9/3/2011 11:43:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49902High Performance Builder Spotlight: Clifton View HomesClifton View Homes’s remodel of a 1962 rambler, on Whidbey Island in Washington State, cut energy costs by two-thirds.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clifton_retrofit_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:08:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54592Strategy Guideline: Quality Management in Existing Homes - Cantilever Floor ExampleThis guideline is designed to highlight the QA process that can be applied to any residential building retrofit activity. The cantilevered floor retrofit detailed in this guideline is included only tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_mgmt.pdf1/5/2012 5:35:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57282Measure Guideline: Ventilation CoolingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information on a cost-effective solution for reducing cooling system energy and demand in homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates. This guidehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_vent_cooling.pdf5/11/2012 11:23:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55932Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing HomesThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for builders, contractors, homeowners, and policy-makers. This document is intended to explore the issues surrounding heat pump water heaters (HPWHshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hpwh.pdf3/7/2012 3:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55952Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56512Summary of Code Barriers:Summary of Code and Standard Barriers to the Implementation of High Performance Home Systems DesignsBuilding codes serve to ensure minimum requirements for safety, durability, and energy efficiency of homes.To enable innovation and to support continual improvement, building codes are updated on a 2-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summary_code_barriers.pdf 3/29/2011 2:25:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56542Heat Pump Water Heating Modeling in EnergyPlusThis presentation summarizes NREL's development of a HPWH model for use in hourly building energy simulation programs, such as BEopt; this presentation was given at the Building America Stakeholder mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_model_simulation.pdf3/30/2012 12:16:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58912Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry WallsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for interior insulation assemblies that control interstitial condensation and durability risks; recommendations for acceptable thermal performance are ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_masonry.pdf8/7/2012 10:50:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58402Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59102Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59112Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy CommunityThis report describes work conducted at the Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), a community of 10 high performance duplexes (20 homes) in Greenfield, MA, constructed by Rural Development, Inc. (RDI). Buihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wisdom_way_community.pdf 9/4/2012 4:04:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
594722011 EnergyValue Housing Award ReportThis report details the simulation tool(s) and energy modeling methodology followed in making the energy efficiency estimates, and documents the estimated performance of the EVHA award-winning houses https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2011_evha_report.pdf10/15/2012 3:02:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59722Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59382Moisture and Structural Analysis for High Performance Hybrid Wall AssembliesBased on past experience in the Building America program, BSC has found that combinations of materials and approaches—in other words, systems—usually provide optimum performance. Integration is necesshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_assemblies.pdf 10/1/2012 1:33:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59412Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59432Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup KitIn 2011, the NAHB Research Center began assessing the needs and motivations of residential remodelers regarding energy performance remodeling. This report outlines: the current remodeling industry andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_perf_startup.pdf10/4/2012 7:21:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60232Strategy Guideline: Mitigation of Retrofit Risk FactorsThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team is currently developing strategies designed to promote and achieve increased energy savings and promote upgrades in the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_risks.pdf12/10/2012 5:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60262Practices and Processes of Leading High Performance Home Builders in the Upper MidwestThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team proposed this study to gain insight into the business, sales, and construction processes of successful high performance builders. The knowledge gainehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/practices_midwest_builders.pdf12/12/2012 10:09:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59992Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United StatesThis analytical study examines the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed prior to 1980 (Pre-Code) in fourteen U.S. cithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofits_precode.pdf 11/30/2012 6:31:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59832Evaluation of Northern Illinois Residential Retrofit Delivery PracticesUsing a detailed BEopt analysis, PARR has developed packages of measures following a 'loading order' appropriate for cold climates at increasing levels of savings. Packages of measures to provide 'goohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_retrofit_delivery.pdf11/8/2012 4:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59842Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59852Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59882West Village Community: Quality Management Processes and Preliminary Heat Pump Water Heater PerformanceWest Village, a multi-use project underway at the University of California Davis, represents a ground-breaking sustainable community incorporating energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable genehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_hpwh.pdf 11/13/2012 1:53:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34442The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34452The New American Home: Las Vegas, Nevada -- 2003The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builder’s National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI) and Builder Maghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34462The New American Home 2004 Las Vegas, NevadaThe New American Home is an annual showcase project co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Council of the Housing Industry and Builder Magazine.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34392Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34402Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Adams View: System Retrofit Research Report and Case Study Summary The Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) is working to rehabilitate single family homes (two to four bedrooms) in its Adams View project using public and tax credit financing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38263.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34542Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34562Ryan Homes and the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings This document describes the Carborne Home in Rochester, New York, which is designed as a highly energy-efficient home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26476.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34572Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34582State-of-the-Art Building Concepts Lower Energy Bills, Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, NevadaHouses built by Pulte Homes as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program in Las Vegas, Nevada, save money for the home owners by reducing electric air-conditioning costs and gashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31793.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34592Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study ReportThe goal of the Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Remodeling (SEER) project is to provide information, based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increasehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36474.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34632Spot VentilationFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ spot ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26466.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34682Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34702Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34712Prototype House Provides Test Case for Energy-Efficient Systems: Mitchell Homes - Pensacola, FloridaThis document describes the energy-efficient Mitchell Homes in Pensacola, Florida, which are energy efficient test houses utilizing a whole building approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27209.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34782Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34802Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside, Elk Grove, CaliforniaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Lakeside Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35306.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33892Energy Efficiency Pays: Technology Fact SheetThis document describes how some homes in Atlanta, Georgia, have had energy efficient upgrades that help them save over 40% in utilities.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26290.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34742Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34752New American Home, Atlanta, Georgia--2002The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31470.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34882Prairie Crossing Homes: Building America houses that use half as much energyThis document describes the development of Prairie Crossing Homes, Chicago, which are houses that cost almost 50% less to heat and cool.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26261.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38112Albuquerque Revamps Funding and HousingA fact sheet that details Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its plan to update public housing to be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/albuquerque_final102604.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34092IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33832Fairburn, Atlanta, Georgia, Health-E Enterprises Fairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable community in metro Atlanta. It is built by Health-E Enterprises of the Building Science Consortium.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31672.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34352Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34362Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34212Habitat Metro Denver -- Perfecting Award-Winning Affordable Homes Using Building America's Integrated Design Approach; Building America (Brochure)Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to supply quality housing to poor families while reducing their energy cost burden, especially in light of ever-increasing energy prices. Habitat Metro Denver partnered https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36102.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33742Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33552Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 2009 To track progress toward aggressive multi-year, whole-house energy savings goals of 40%–70% and on-site power production of up to 30%, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Buildings Programhttp://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/47246.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33572Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates; January 2006 - December 2006This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39743.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33582Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Mixed-Humid Climates; January 2006 - December 2006 This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate Region on a cost-neutral basihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39744.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38512Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Wapato, WAThis is a Building America fact sheet describing the Yakama Nation Housing Authority's retrofit of 25 homes on the reservation to make them more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_yakama.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38562Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 19, 2008To track progress toward aggressive multi-year whole-house energy savings goals of 40-70% and onsite power production of up to 30%, DOE's Residential Buildings Program and NREL developed the Building https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44816.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39182Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes in California; Building America (Brochure)This brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47462National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program—Clark ResidenceIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with local utility company, National Grid, Massachusetts homes. This project involved the renovation of a 18th century Cape-style building ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_der_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38252Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Kacin Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Kacin Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using airtight envelope, efficient lighting, and tankless water heater. Evaluates cost ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_kacin_homes_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38262Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using sealed ducts and radiant barrier. Evaluates cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lakeland_habitat_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38212Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Clarum Homes, Watsonville, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Clarum Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using improved building envelope, radiant barrier, and solar photovoltaics.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clarum_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38282Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Masco’s Environments for Living Certified Green demo home at the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating Systhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_masco_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38232Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - G.W. Robinson Builders, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on GW Robinson, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using right sized HVAC, air handler in conditioned space, and radiant barrier.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38302Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FLBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Palm Harbor Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot-humid climate using solar hot water, spray foam insulation, and SEER14 HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_bimini_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38322Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Rural Development Inc., Turner Falls, MassachusettsBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Rural Development Inc, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using radiant floor heat, solar hot water, and PV. Examines cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_rdi_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38452Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38462Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48252Slab Edge InsulationThis information sheet addresses ways to mitigate heat loss and moisture management through slab on grade construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab_edge_insulation.pdf12/9/2010 4:01:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48542Mold: Ignorance Is Not BlissThis fact sheet describes various causes of mold in homes and ways to mitigate the damage.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mold_writeup.pdf12/15/2010 7:12:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48582Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48612Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate HomesThis paper examines long-term performance of two solar hot water heating systems in the northern climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_cold_climate.pdf12/16/2010 12:47:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48802Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48052Common Advanced Framing DetailsThis information sheet explains the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing.pdf12/7/2010 4:48:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47522Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47882Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65832Technology Solutions Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied heat pump water heaters, an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional electric resistance water heaters that can improve energhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_HPWH_080712.pdf11/21/2013 7:17:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65652Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, TexasPNNL, FSEC, and CalcsPlus provided technical assistance to Build San Antonio Green on three deep energy retrofits. For this gut rehab they replaced the old roof with a steeper roof and replaced drywalhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_san_antonio_green.pdf11/18/2013 12:02:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65852Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66042DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66052DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66102Evaluation of Early Performance Results for Massachusetts Homes in the National Grid Pilot Deep Energy Retrofit ProgramThis research project evaluates post-retrofit performance measurements, energy use data and construction costs for 13 projects that participated in the National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_pilot_evaluation.pdf12/2/2013 7:29:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66082Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66182Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66192Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65442Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65472Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Lake Elsinore, CaliforniThis report presents the long-term evaluation results from a hot-dry climate project that examines the room-to-room temperature conditions that exist in a high performance envelope, the performance ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_construction_lake_elsinore.pdf11/7/2013 4:29:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65402Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65602Technology Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Heat Pump Water Heater in the Hot-Humid Climate, Windermere, FloridaOver recent years, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have become more readily available and more widely adopted in the marketplace. For a 6-month period, the Building America team Consortium for Advancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_hpwh_hot_humid.pdf11/12/2013 5:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65562New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65572New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Affordable Cold Climate Infill Housing with Hybrid Insulation Approach, Wyandotte, MichiganEven builders who are relatively new to energy-efficient construction can consistently reach a target whole house airtightness of 1.5 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals (ACH50) with high R-value enclohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_affordable_infill.pdf11/11/2013 7:17:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65042Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy HouseSteven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) monitored several advanced mechanical systems within a 2012 deep energy retrofitted home in the small Orlando suburb of Windermere, FL. This report provides perforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/systems_eval_cool_energy_house.pdf10/11/2013 3:40:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65052Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy Retrofit, Annapolis, MarylandUnder this project, the BA-PIRC research team evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost-effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-place deep energy retrofit at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_bayridge_multifamily_retrofit.pdf10/11/2013 3:46:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65062Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66862Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66972New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Winchester Homes and Camberly HomesThe Partnership for Home Innovation team worked with the builder to develop a new set of high performance home designs—including advanced wall and HVAC systems—that could be applicable on a productionhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_winchester_camberley_homes.pdf2/19/2014 3:20:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67092Building America Top Innovations 2012: Advanced Framing Systems and PackagesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing advanced 2x6, 24-inch on-center framing, single top plates, open headers, and 2-stud corners reduced board feehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1b_ba_innov_advancedframing_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:20:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67122Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67132Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66512Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66572Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66662Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66312Best Practices Case Study: Insight Homes - Seaford, DE, Deep Creek, DECase Study of Insight Homes who built 36 identical houses, three at a time, with increasing energy-efficiency measures in each generation until they arrived at the most cost-effective mix. Advanced frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_insight_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:29:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67352Building America Top Innovations 2012: Model Simulating Real Domestic Hot Water UseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research that is improving domestic hot water modeling capabilities to more effectively address one of the largest energy uses https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3b_BA_Innov_ModelSimRealDHW_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:07:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67362Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76822Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76832U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77472A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77752DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77762DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77772DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77782DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76712Summer Indoor Heat Pump Water Heater Evaluation in a Hot-Dry ClimateHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64082.pdf6/9/2017 2:14:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74102Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74132Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74062Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74892HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Emerald Star, Seatlle, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 45 without PV or HERS 0 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dwell_092716.pdf10/13/2016 4:59:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74902HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74912HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Row Homes at RidgeGate, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 50 without PV or HERS 30 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrive_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:09:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74922HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74932HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74942HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79492HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Elements Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 48 without PV or HERS 28 with PV. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_Elements_101818_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70072Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily Construction Fire-resistance rated (or area separation) wall assemblies present a great difficulty in air sealing/compartmentalization, particularly in townhouse construction. To address this challenge, Building Shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_multifamily.pdf1/19/2015 6:05:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69982Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69902Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69482New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Grupe, Rocklin, CaliforniaThis builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Builldings to design HERS-54 homes that included PV roof tiles, SmartVent night ventilation cooling; and FreshVent continuous ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_grupe_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:59:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69442New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation and BIRA to design homes that achieve HERS <60 without PV or zero net energy with PV with ducts in dropped ceilings, R-50 attic insulation; HRVs wihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_artistic_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:41:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69452New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: CDC Realty, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with ducts in insulated attics, solar water heating, tight air sealing, and rigid foam exterior sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cdc_realty_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69522New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction, Farmington, ConnecticutThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design ten HERS 53 homes with ICF foundations, foam-sheathed above-grade walls, and high-efficiency furnaces with fresh air intake and jump ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_nelson_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69502New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes, Seaford, DelawareThis builder worked with IBACOS to design HERS-49 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts in insulated crawl spaces, raised heel trusses, dehumidifiers, and central manifold plumbing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_insight_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69282DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69332Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69392New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale - Fresno, CaliforniaIn this project, IBACOS partnered with builder Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes to develop a simple and low-cost methodology by which community-scale energy savings can be evaluated based on results at thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_lowcost_eval_communityscale.pdf10/17/2014 12:06:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68802Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68822Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68832Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test HouseTransitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulated_concrete_walls_cold.pdf9/12/2014 1:02:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68862Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68872Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68912Technology Solutions Case Study: Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System, New Smyrna, FloridaBuilder S.E. Volusia County Habitat for Humanity (SEVHFH) was interested in constructing a home to the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home standards. SEVHFH partners with DOE tehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_raised_ceiling_ducts.pdf9/19/2014 5:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68922Technology Solutions Case Study: Duct in Conditioned Space in a Dropped Ceiling or Fur-down, Gainesville, FloridaForced-air distribution systems (duct systems) typically are installed out of sight for aesthetic reasons, most often in unconditioned areas such as attics or crawlspaces. Any leakage of air to or frohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_ducts_dropped_ceiling_furdown.pdf9/19/2014 6:02:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68542Impact of Natural Gas Appliances on Pollutant Levels in California HomesThis report presents results from the first year of a 2-year study, investigating associations of five air pollutants (CO, NO2, NOX, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) with the presence of natural gas apphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/impact_of_natural_gas_appliances.pdf8/14/2013 6:11:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68492Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68362Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68622Pollutant exposures from unvented gas cooking burners: A Simulation-based Assessment for Southern CaliforniaResidential natural gas cooking burners (NGCBs) can emit substantial quantities of pollutants, and they are typically used without venting range hoods. In this study, LBNL researchers quantified polluhttp://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/122/1/ehp.1306673.pdf8/14/2013 7:36:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69252DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69142DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: One Sky Homes — Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CAThis builder took home the Grand Winner prize in the Custom Builder category in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for its high performance building science approach. The builder used insulated concrehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_OneSky_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:19:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67822Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67732Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67862Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67872Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67692Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67512Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68112Building America Guidance for Identifying and Overcoming Code, Standard, and Rating Method BarriersThis guidance document was prepared using the input from the meeting summarized in the draft CSI Roadmap to provide Building America research teams and partners with specific information and approachehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/csi_guidance.pdf6/17/2014 10:00:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73052Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72922Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71382Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67281Building America Top Innovations 2012: DOE Challenge Home (Formerly Builders Challenge)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes DOE’s Builders Challenge. Hundreds of leading-edge builders across the country signed on to the Challenge and more than 14,000 homes earned the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3b_ba_innov_challengehome_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:16:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67471Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66331Best Practices Case Study: New Tradition Homes - Landover Commons, Vancouver, WACase study of New Tradition Homes who saved 26% over Washington state’s energy code by moving ducts inside conditioned space, upgrading the furnace, increasing attic insulation to R-49, and improving https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_newtradition_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66361Best Practices Case Study: Quadrant Homes - Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WACase study of Quadrant Homes, a Seattle area builder who, despite the recession, sold three homes a day in the first half of 2009, by letting buyers choose from 300 floor plans and 10,000 options, inchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_quadrant_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:49:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66381Best Practices Case Study: Tindall Homes - Princeton, NJ, Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJCase Study of Tindall Homes, who worked with Building America to design an optimal package including advanced framing, insulated precast concrete basement walls, polyurethane foam in the walls, and R-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tindall_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 2:58:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66391Best Practices Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes -Gainesville, FLCase study of Tommy Williams Homes who has continued to outsell the competition with sales increasing despite the recession thanks to a systems-engineering approach developed with DOE’s Building Amerihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tommywilliams_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66401Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66421Best Practices Case Study: Urbane Homes - Crestwood, KY, Various Locations, Greater Louisville, KYCase study of Urbane Homes, who worked with Building America to build market rate homes with HERS scores of 57 to 62. Despite a down market they’ve sold every home within 3 weeks of listing, without ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_urbane_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:23:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66761Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67151Building America Top Innovations 2012: Tankless Gas Water Heater PerformanceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that shed light on how real-world water usage affects energy saving estimates of high-efficiency water heating syhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_2a_ba_innov_tanklessgaswaterheater_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:48:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67221Building America Top Innovations 2012: Affordable High Performance in Production Homes: Artistic HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Artistic Homes, a successful New Mexico production builder, who went from code-minimum to under HERS 50 standard on every home, with optional PVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1e_ba_innov_artistichomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 12:55:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67241Building America Top Innovations 2012: High Performance Without Increased Cost: Urbane Homes, Louiseville KYThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work with Urbane Homes of Louisville, Kentucky, to build a high-performance home that cost $36 per ft2 (not counting the lot. Between 2005 and 2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1h_ba_innov_urbanehomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:14:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66951New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hood_river.pdf2/19/2014 12:12:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65081New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65521Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of wood-framed walls and mass masonry wall assemblies. Insulation on the exterior of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_cladding_attachment.pdf11/11/2013 10:53:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65541Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of a Multifamily Retrofit in Climate Zone 5, Boulder, ColoradoIn 2009, a 37-unit apartment complex located in Boulder, Colorado, underwent an energy retrofit to comply with Boulder SmartRegs Ordinance, a mandate that requires all rental properties to meet certaihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 6:44:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65501Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65301Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Buried and Encapsulated DuctsIn this innovation profile, CARB research shows HVAC ducts that are encapsulated in closed-cell spray foam and buried in blown insulation in a vented attic meet the code requirements for ducts in condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-3_high_performance_ducts.pdf10/29/2013 4:15:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65311Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66151Technology Solutions Case Study: Air-To-Water Heat Pumps with Radiant Delivery in Low Load Homes, Tucson, Arizona and Chico, CaliforniaSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_airtowater_heatpumps.pdf12/10/2013 2:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66221Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit ProgramsIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/florida_retrofit_best_practices.pdf12/19/2013 5:30:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66231Measured Whole-House Performance of TaC Studios Test HomeAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wholehouse_tac_studio_test.pdf12/24/2013 12:21:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66241Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65871DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65881DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Seattle, WashingtonThis Challenge Home is one of 42 homes in a micro-community of ultra-modern, energy-efficient homes built by Dwell Development on an urban gray-field site in South Seattle. Every home will achieve a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_DwellDevelopment_062314.pdf11/25/2013 7:04:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65891DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65931DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ferguson Design and Construction,Sagaponack, New York The 6-bedroom home achieves a HERS score of 43 even before PV is installed and will cut utility bills dramatically for its owners. Water-savings faucets, LED lighting, and ENERGY STAR appliances add thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Ferguson%20Design_062314.pdf11/26/2013 1:34:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65961DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Custom House, Devens, MassachusettsThis single-family home features a superinsulated shell with 12-inch double walls filled with open cell spray foam, as well as R-5 triple-pane windows. The 18.33 kW photovoltaic system can produce alhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Transformation_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:42:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66011DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65821Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal BypassThis project highlights the importance of continuous air barriers in full alignment with insulation to prevent thermal bypasses and achieve high energy performance, and recommends use of ENERGY STAR'shttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Preventing_Thermal_Bypass.pdf11/21/2013 7:02:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47891Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47681The Anderson/Sargent Dallas Show HouseThis case study describes development of a net zero energy home featuring high efficiency air and duct sealing, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and water conservation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/anderson_sargent.pdf11/29/2010 11:39:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47691Burlingame Ranch Phase IThis case study describes the construction of energy efficient community-scale, affordable housing for Aspen, Colorado, residents meeting a 40% energy-savings target.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/burlingame_phase_i_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:54:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47821Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48071Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48091Integrating Deck Ledger Board with Drainage PlaneThis information sheet describes proper installation of drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deck_ledger.pdf12/8/2010 4:33:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48181Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48191Critical Seal (Spray Foam at Rim Joist)This information sheet explains air leakage that occurs at the rim joist and how to remedy this problem.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/critical_seal.pdf12/8/2010 7:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48211Installation of Cavity InsulationThis information sheet describes types of cavity insulation and proper installation techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cavity_insulation.pdf12/8/2010 7:55:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47931Building a Durable and Energy Efficient Home in Post-Katrina New OrleansThis report examines designing homes with key sustainability concepts, durability, and energy efficiency that can provide insurance to people in the event of a hurricane.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_post_katrina.pdf 12/6/2010 6:12:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47951Water Management Details for Residential BuildingsThis report explains the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_management_residential.pdf12/7/2010 3:07:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48021Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48821ReVision Home: Building InsulationThis fact sheet describes the insulation used in the showcase ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/basf.pdf 12/17/2010 3:45:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49221Low Cost Interior Duct Systems for High Performance Homes in Hot ClimatesThis report describes the advantages of well designed and constructed interior duct systems.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-451-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:29:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49271Exploring Cost-Effective, High Performance Residential Retrofits for Affordable Housing in the Hot Humid ClimateThis report describes finding cost-effective paths for improving the energy performance of existing homes in a hot humid climate.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-448-10.pdf1/12/2011 6:44:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48661Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes construction of a hurricane-resistant, energy efficient home that achieved 48% whole-house source energy savings over the Building America benchmark.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mercedes_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:10:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48671Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study focuses on a community of homes designed to perform 40+% better than the Building America benchmark house, using advanced framing with added insulation; insulated sheathing; high effihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/paragon_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:33:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48721The Winding Road Towards "Zero" Energy: Lessons From Monitoring Efficient Solar HomesThis paper describes results from monitoring of several solar homes throughout the United States including technologies and occupant behavoir that have significant impacts on home energy performance.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/near%20zero%20energy/ZeroEnergyLessons.pdf12/17/2010 11:38:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48731Utility Benefits of Homes Aprroaching "Zero Energy"This report discusses monitoring and evaluation for a home that features energy efficiency measures, and solar thermal and electric systems.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/near%20zero%20energy/UtilityBenefitsofZEH.pdf12/17/2010 11:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48571Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48381Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48471Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48491General PV SpecificationThis fact sheet gives a brief overview of testing, mounting, and system components of photovoltaic electric systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pv_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38391Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Dry Climate: PhoenixHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hd_phoenix_dec08v2_r3.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38421Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Marine Climate: SeattleHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_ma_seattle_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38431Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Mixed-Humid Climate: AtlantaHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_mh_atlanta_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38291Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38221Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Community Development Corporation of UtahBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Community Development Corp, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using advanced framing and compact duct design. Evaluates impacts to costhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cdc_utah_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47491Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47501Eaglesprings and Waterhaven CommunitiesThis case study describes two David Weekley Homes developments near Houston, Texas, that consist of single-family houses, and feature high performance in a production setting. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eagle_springs_water_haven_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:28:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47441Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47031High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46651Example Procedures for Developing Acceptance-Range Criteria for BESTEST-EXThis document provides an example procedure for establishing acceptance-range criteria to assess results from software undergoing BESTEST-EX. This example method for BESTEST-EX is a modified version ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_procedures.pdf9/21/2010 10:04:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46661Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX); Phase 1 Test Procedure: Building Thermal Fabric CasesThis report documents the initial Phase 1 test process for testing the reliability of software models that predict retrofit energy savings of existing homes, including their associated calibration methttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_phase1.pdf9/21/2010 10:15:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40691Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on David Weekley Homes of Houston, Texas. The builder plans homes as a "system," with features such as wood-framed walls that are air-sealed then insulathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_weekley.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41121Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ferrier Custom Homes, Dallas, TexasThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ferrier_spotlight.pdf2/4/2010 6:31:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38681Creating Affordable Housing in the Northwest: Partners Collaborate to Build Model Housing ComplexThis document describes how Spokane County, Washington, implemented a program to create more affordable housing by using energy efficient technologies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/ship.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38791Energy Action: Reducing Energy Costs in Multifamily HousingThis fact sheet describes Energy Action, a partnership in San Francisco, and its efforts to help apartments be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/energy_action_final_070804.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38521Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Tucson, AZThis is a Building America fact sheet describing John Wesley Miller Companies energy efficiency retrofit project on a 47-year-old adobe house in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_john_wesley_miller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33621Cambridge Homes Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mix of Housing Types New houses designed by Cambridge Homes in Crest Hill, Illinois save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" design to the entire home product line.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33801Analysis of System Strategies Targeting Near-Term Building America Energy-Performance Goals for New Single-Family Homes: FY2004 Fourth-Quarter Building America Milestone Report This report describes the technical approach used by Building America to determine the most cost effective pathways to achieve whole-house energy savings goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36920.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34191Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33881El Rancho Grande, an Artistic Homes project in Albuquerque, New MexicoEl Rancho Grande community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a project of Artistic Homes. It was built as part of the Building America program for energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31673.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38141Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38181Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes energy-efficient technologies, like HVAC and duct placement, for hot-dry/mixed dry climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_artistis_homes_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38191Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes the first true zero E-scale home in a hot-dry climate with ducts inside, R-50 attic insulation, rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_artistic_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34731Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Move In This document provides advice for healthy and affordable housing: practical recommendations for building, renovating, and maintaining housing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32116.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59461Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Summer Technical Update Meeting, held on July 24-26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2012_technical_update_mtg.pdf10/11/2012 2:43:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59731Long-Term Results: New Construction Occupied Test House, Urbana, IllinoisFor this study, a house was designed and built to the Passive House (Passivhaus) Standard for low energy consumption. The house incorporates an airtight, super-insulated thermal enclosure, southern fahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/testhouse_urbana_il.pdf10/26/2012 6:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59121Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating SystemsThis document describes design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems (combination systems) used in residential buildings, based on field evaluahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combi_systems.pdf 9/5/2012 10:12:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59141Energy Impacts of Nonlinear Behavior of PCM When Applied into Building EnvelopePresented at the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference on July 23-26, 2012, this study analyzes the effects a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pcm_building_envelope.pdf9/5/2012 10:28:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59291Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas HomesThe performance of three homes in San Antonio, Texas with identical floor plans and orientation were evaluated through a partnership between the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), CPS Energy, and Woohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/perf_sidebyside_txhomes.pdf 9/25/2012 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59321Expert Meeting Report: Key Innovations for Adding Energy Efficiency to Maintenance ProjectsThis report describes an expert meeting hosted by the Building America research team NAHB Research Center, which was held on February 8, 2012, in Orlando, Florida. The topic focused on efforts to incrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_key_innovations.pdf 9/25/2012 12:55:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58451The Role of Appraisals in Energy Efficiency FinancingThis research identifies barriers and challenges and current industry status including several key appraisal industry developments for identifying and valuing energy efficiency. The report covers crithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/appraisals_ee_financing.pdf6/19/2012 9:54:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58671A Realistic Hot Water Draw Specification for Rating Solar Water HeatersIn the United States, annual performance ratings for solar water heaters are simulated, using TMY weather and specified water draw. This paper proposes a more realistic ratings draw that eliminates mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rating_solar_water_heater.pdf7/6/2012 2:58:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57321Water Management of Noninsulating and Insulating SheathingsThere is an increasing market in liquid (or fluid) applied water management barriers for residential applications that could be used in place of tapes and other self-adhering membranes if applied corrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_mgmt_sheathings.pdf5/11/2012 11:58:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56551Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump ModelingThis presentation describes a new approach to modeling residential air conditioners and heat pumps, which allows users to model systems by specifying only the more readily-available SEER/EER/HSPF-typehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_cond_heat_pump_model.pdf3/30/2012 12:52:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56591Measure Guideline: Evaporative CondensersThis measure guideline on evaporative condensers provides information on properly designing, installing, and maintaining evaporative condenser systems as well as understanding the benefits, costs, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_evap_condensers.pdf4/11/2012 12:46:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56691Leveraging Limited Scope for Maximum Benefit in Occupied Renovation of Uninsulated Cold Climate Multifamily HousingThis project examines a large-scale renovation project within a 500 unit, 1960's era subsidized urban housing community. This research focuses on the airflow control and window replacement measures imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/renovation_uninsul_multifamily.pdf4/13/2012 11:22:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54151Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55741Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential LightingThis report has been developed to provide a tool for the understanding and application of high performance lighting in the home. The strategies featured in this guide are drawn from recent advances inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guideline_high_perf_lighting.pdf2/27/2012 1:53:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55751Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Mechanical Closets in Slab-on-Grade HomesThis measure guideline describes two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet: one in which all of thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_mech_closets.pdf2/28/2012 11:03:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55771Technical Highlight: NREL’s Field Data Repository Supports Accurate Home Energy AnalysisThis fact sheet discusses NREL's work to develop a repository of research-level residential building characteristics and historical energy use data to support ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_field_data.pdf2/28/2012 6:58:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49941High Performance Builder Spotlight: Scott Homes Inc.Scott Homes worked with DOE Building America research partner Washington State University Extension Energy Program on a home in Olympia, WA, that achieved a HERS index score of 51.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_scott_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:41:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49381Preminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Gainesville, FloridaThis case study is a summary on a near zero energy home that was built in Gainesville, FL as a result of collaboration between the Florida Solar Enegery Center and the Florida H.E.R.O., an innovative http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1792-09.pdf1/14/2011 5:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49441NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling ConceptThis report describes an experimental evaluation that was conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates. The system http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1771-08.pdf1/17/2011 1:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49751Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WADevoted Builders of Kennewick, WA worked with Building America's BIRA team to achieve the 50% Federal tax credit level energy savings on 81 homes at its Mediterranean Villas community in eastern Washihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_devoted_cold.pdf2/17/2011 6:03:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49891High Performance Builder Spotlight: Baldwin Homes Inc.Baldwin Homes of Arnold, Maryland, built a HERS 55 Builders Challenge-certified house as an “Eco-Model” home to showcase 69 green and energy-efficient features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_baldwin_mixed-humid.pdf2/24/2011 3:58:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51491Challenges and Opportunities To Achieve 50% Energy Savings in Homes: National Laboratory White PapersThis report summarizes the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by researchers from four national laboratories (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_tech_roadmap.pdf7/22/2011 10:27:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50191Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61911New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain BuildersPine Mountain Builders achieved HERS scores as low as 59 and electric bills as low as $50/month with extensive air sealing (blower door tests = 1.0 to 1.8 ACH 50), R-3 XPS sheathing instead of OSB, anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_pine_mountain.pdf4/15/2013 6:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61581Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61311TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60351High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60551Addendum to the Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs DOE's Building America program has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hsp_addendum_2012.pdf12/26/2012 12:28:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60681Hybrid Wall Evaluation for Ten New Construction Homes in Wyandotte, Michigan The Wyandotte NSP2 project aims to build 20 new houses and retrofit 20 existing houses in Wyandotte, MI. This report details the design and construction of 10 new houses in the program. Wyandotte is phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_wyandotte.pdf1/20/2013 9:13:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60711Comfort, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Consumption in Low Energy HomesThis report documents the results of an in-depth evaluation of energy consumption and thermal comfort for two potential net zero-energy homes (NZEHs) in Massachusetts, as well as an indoor air qualityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_iaq_low_energy.pdf1/20/2013 9:46:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60941Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture IssuesThe Building America program has recognized that most of the current housing stock is in need of energy related retrofits. One of the best ways of reducing the space conditioning energy consumption ishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hygric_redistribution.pdf2/8/2013 6:40:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64831Energy Savings From System Efficiency Improvements in Iowa’s HVAC SAVE ProgramThe objective of this project is to explore the energy savings potential of maximizing furnace and distribution system performance by adjusting operating, installation, and distribution conditions. Thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/iowa_hvac_save_project.pdf9/20/2013 10:54:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62671Variability in Measured Space Temperatures in 60 HomesThis report discusses the observed variability in indoor space temperature in a set of 60 homes located in Florida, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Temperature data were collected at 15-minute intehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_space_temp_60homes.pdf6/4/2012 4:01:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62881Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68351Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69201DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69321Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68951Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily BuildingsIn 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community unvented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdalehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_crawlspace_retrofits.pdf9/23/2014 1:00:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69111DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes — Kaltenbach Residence, Clinton, WAThis home on Whidbey Island won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home scores HERS 37 without PV or HERS -13 with 10 kW PV, enough to power the hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_CliftonView_Katlenbach%209-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:39:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: The Imery Group — Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GAThe first certified Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia was honored in the Custom Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 2,811-ft2, two-story custom home has 2x6 advanced framed wahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_ImeryGroup%2009-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:49:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68631Effect of Fuel Wobbe Number on Pollutant Emissions from Advanced Technology Residential Water Heaters: Results of Controlled ExperimentsThe research summarized in this report is part of a larger effort to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of using liquefied natural gas in California. A difference of potential importance betwehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6626e_final.pdf8/14/2013 7:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68551Ventilation Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in New U.S. Homes: Results of a Controlled Field Study in Nine Residential UnitsIn order to optimize strategies to remove airborne contaminants in residences, it is necessary to determine how contaminant concentrations respond to changes in the air exchange rate. The impact of aihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/publications/lbnl-6022e.pdf8/14/2013 6:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80291DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Addison Homes, Invision Zero Home, Greer, SCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 47 without PV, with 2x6 advanced framed walls, an unvented conditioned crawl space, an inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_addisoninvision_013017.pdf5/3/2019 5:38:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80451DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, The Julia Plan, Hickory, NCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, with 2x4 advanced framed walls with exterior rigid foam, an unvented chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatcatawba_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:05:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80491DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: High Performance Homes, Garrison Falls, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 14 with PV, 6.5-inch SIPs, an insulated vented attic, a geothermal heat pump, and an ERV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_highperformancegarrison_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:24:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80551DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Paul Torcellini, Eastford Farm House, Eastford, CTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 2 with PV, with double stud walls, a daylight basement with interior rigid foam, an attic insulahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_paultorcellinieastford_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:51:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80581DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Sunroc Homes, Morton Road, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with foam-filled concrete block walls with exterior rigid foam, a ventedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_sunroc_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:21:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77741DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79361Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79461HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76721Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM5Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740873Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
741063Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740758Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740949Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484349High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484237High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661337New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661635Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517635Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
741332Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
674825Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740623Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
347221Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
702619Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740518Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
792018Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334917Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727617Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
665817Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
732816Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
678316Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
476214Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
712413Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761013Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
666713Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
767712Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
541312Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337711Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334511Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713411Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334610Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334710Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334810Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
698910Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
650210Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342910High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
692910DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33509Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33879Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73739Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73839Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66579Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55539Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73998Business Metrics for High-Performance Homes: A Colorado Springs Case StudyThe building industry needs to understand how energy ratings can impact homebuilders. Of interest is how energy efficiency may or may not have a positive impact on homebuilders’ business success. Focuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65070.pdf4/26/2016 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77548Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73408Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72908Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65498Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34588State-of-the-Art Building Concepts Lower Energy Bills, Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, NevadaHouses built by Pulte Homes as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program in Las Vegas, Nevada, save money for the home owners by reducing electric air-conditioning costs and gashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31793.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
42018Building America Performance Analysis Procedures for Existing HomesThis report provides a proposed set of guidelines for estimating the energy savings achieved by a package of retrofits or an extensive rehabilitation of an existing home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_perf_analysis.pdf 4/20/2010 1:09:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51258Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68098Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33657Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73167Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73687Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71817Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71797Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78557Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76567Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67677Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66557Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50187Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46637Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34157Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65847Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64427Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57067Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54157Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61327Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33716Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33746Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33796Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76606Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76726Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76756Building America Case Study: Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field Test, Minneapolis, MinnesotaHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high-performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65445.pdf6/12/2017 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71756Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70796Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73676Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72916Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73226Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60536Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57406Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62146Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64736Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62886Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65556Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34316Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34486The reHABITAT Guide: For Energy- and Resource-Efficient Retrofit StrategiesThis guide seeks to advance the goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Existing Residential Buildings Program (ERBP): to develop approaches that will enable the housing retrofit industry to deliver ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36057.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34556Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67046No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66186Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66086Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68316Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68616Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69696Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73705NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73335Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71895New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71925Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72215Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70755New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70815Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69965Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76735DOE Building America Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Highlights: Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016Fact sheet showing the metrics from calendar year 2016 from Building America's various outreach activities, including website, webinars, publications, etc. Metrics report on data for outreach and stakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/68041.pdf6/9/2017 2:31:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73725Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73865Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68445Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68085Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34655Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38365Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65855Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65635Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63155Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseCommissioning of instrumentation and limited short-term testing have been completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California. This house is intended to be used as a laboratory in whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/commissioning_fresno_retrofit.pdf7/9/2013 4:46:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62025Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64675Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58875Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60785Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59945Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33834Fairburn, Atlanta, Georgia, Health-E Enterprises Fairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable community in metro Atlanta. It is built by Health-E Enterprises of the Building Science Consortium.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31672.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33854Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33764Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73844Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73854Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76544Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76574Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76744Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69824Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesThe External Thermal and Moisture Management System (ETMMS), typically seen in deep energy retrofits, is a valuable approach for the roof-only portions of existing homes, particularly the 1 ½-story hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cost-analysis-air-sealing-insulation.pdf12/10/2014 12:56:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70524Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70824Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70834Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70804Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70924Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70944Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71574A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71804Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72204Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72514Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72774Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71954Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72184DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73274Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73314Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73324Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73714Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73244Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73204Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57284Measure Guideline: Ventilation CoolingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information on a cost-effective solution for reducing cooling system energy and demand in homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates. This guidehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_vent_cooling.pdf5/11/2012 11:23:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59744Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907440% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59104Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59124Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating SystemsThis document describes design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems (combination systems) used in residential buildings, based on field evaluahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combi_systems.pdf 9/5/2012 10:12:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64744Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59854Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62694Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62714Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62754Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65824Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal BypassThis project highlights the importance of continuous air barriers in full alignment with insulation to prevent thermal bypasses and achieve high energy performance, and recommends use of ENERGY STAR'shttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Preventing_Thermal_Bypass.pdf11/21/2013 7:02:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65894DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65344Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34054Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall: January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 In most wall assemblies, connection details around windows have been the source of problems with water penetration into the building. This report describes how to install a window into a wall with inshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37583.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38224Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Community Development Corporation of UtahBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Community Development Corp, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using advanced framing and compact duct design. Evaluates impacts to costhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cdc_utah_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46824Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38514Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Wapato, WAThis is a Building America fact sheet describing the Yakama Nation Housing Authority's retrofit of 25 homes on the reservation to make them more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_yakama.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38534Best Practices Solar Case Study: Grupe-Carsten Crossings, Rocklin, CABuilding America fact sheet on Grupe, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using night ventilation cooling, high-performance appliances, radiant barrier, and solar photovoltaics.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_grupe.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34634Spot VentilationFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ spot ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26466.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34744Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33884El Rancho Grande, an Artistic Homes project in Albuquerque, New MexicoEl Rancho Grande community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a project of Artistic Homes. It was built as part of the Building America program for energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31673.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34424Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50194Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48414High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing IIThis fact sheet provides information about insulation and air sealing behind tubs, showers, and fireplaces.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67844Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67504New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66074DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67004Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67034Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66104Evaluation of Early Performance Results for Massachusetts Homes in the National Grid Pilot Deep Energy Retrofit ProgramThis research project evaluates post-retrofit performance measurements, energy use data and construction costs for 13 projects that participated in the National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_pilot_evaluation.pdf12/2/2013 7:29:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66744New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68324West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68304Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68894Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68944Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69434Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33803Analysis of System Strategies Targeting Near-Term Building America Energy-Performance Goals for New Single-Family Homes: FY2004 Fourth-Quarter Building America Milestone Report This report describes the technical approach used by Building America to determine the most cost effective pathways to achieve whole-house energy savings goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36920.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33523Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33573Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates; January 2006 - December 2006This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39743.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33583Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Mixed-Humid Climates; January 2006 - December 2006 This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate Region on a cost-neutral basihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39744.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33443Building America - working with American builders for energy-efficient, green and sustainable houses This 3-fold brochure describes the Building America program and its whole-house approach to energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33227.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73183Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73153New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73653Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73793Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73343Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72193Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71913Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72833Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72973New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72373Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71473Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71283Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70783Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71233Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70873DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70533Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70233Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70583Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70623Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70633Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70743New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70283Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70403Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70483Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70493New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70503Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70513Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69733Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69783Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69953Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76783Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78893Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80563DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: PepperTree Homes, Mad River Glen House, Waitsfield, VTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 18 with PV, with graphite enhanced SIPs walls and roof, ICF foundation, passive design, radiant https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_peppertreemadriverglen_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:08:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80603DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76473Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76713Summer Indoor Heat Pump Water Heater Evaluation in a Hot-Dry ClimateHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64082.pdf6/9/2017 2:14:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76303Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76383Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73813Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73823Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68553Ventilation Control of Volatile Organic Compounds in New U.S. Homes: Results of a Controlled Field Study in Nine Residential UnitsIn order to optimize strategies to remove airborne contaminants in residences, it is necessary to determine how contaminant concentrations respond to changes in the air exchange rate. The impact of aihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/publications/lbnl-6022e.pdf8/14/2013 6:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69393New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale - Fresno, CaliforniaIn this project, IBACOS partnered with builder Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes to develop a simple and low-cost methodology by which community-scale energy savings can be evaluated based on results at thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_lowcost_eval_communityscale.pdf10/17/2014 12:06:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69413New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69663New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69503New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes, Seaford, DelawareThis builder worked with IBACOS to design HERS-49 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts in insulated crawl spaces, raised heel trusses, dehumidifiers, and central manifold plumbing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_insight_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69723Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68863Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68293Energy Evaluation of a New Construction Pilot Community: Fresno, CaliforniaA new construction pilot community was constructed by builder-partner Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes based on a single occupied test house that was designed to achieve greater than 30% energy savings whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_construction_pilot_eva.pdf 7/2/2014 7:25:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68363Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68403Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69153DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Promethean Homes — Gross-Shepard Residence, Charlottesville, VAThis is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder, who earned a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The home included rigid mineral wool board insulation over househttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Promthean_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:24:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66953New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hood_river.pdf2/19/2014 12:12:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66093Ground Source Heat Pump Sub-Slab Heat Exchange Loop Performance in a Cold ClimateThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heat_exchange_loop_cold.pdf12/2/2013 7:21:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66203Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66213Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66303Best Practices Case Study: Imagine Homes - Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TXThis case study describes Imagine Homes, who met Builders Challenge criteria on more than 200 homes in San Antonio with rigid foam exterior sheathing, ducts and air handler in conditioned space in a shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_imagine_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:24:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66403Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67363Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67613Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67113Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67283Building America Top Innovations 2012: DOE Challenge Home (Formerly Builders Challenge)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes DOE’s Builders Challenge. Hundreds of leading-edge builders across the country signed on to the Challenge and more than 14,000 homes earned the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3b_ba_innov_challengehome_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:16:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67293Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67873Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67693Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67813Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67473Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67973Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68073Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68273Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47413Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47493Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47513Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47583Baxter Community—High Performance Green BuildingThis case study describes the Baxter community built by David Weekley Homes, which is reducing their energy demand through a number of techniques including advanced air sealing techniques, the installhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/charlotte_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47883Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49813Best Practices Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MAWisdom Way Solar Village is an appropriate moniker for the 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Greenfield, MA. The homes meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_ruraldevelopment_cold.pdf2/18/2011 11:14:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48803Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49273Exploring Cost-Effective, High Performance Residential Retrofits for Affordable Housing in the Hot Humid ClimateThis report describes finding cost-effective paths for improving the energy performance of existing homes in a hot humid climate.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-448-10.pdf1/12/2011 6:44:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49673High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley HomesThis fact sheet gives an overview of David Weekley Homes building approach, which qualifed over 1,100 homes in DOE's Builders Challenge in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_david_weekley.pdf2/16/2011 12:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34443The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34363Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34193Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34203Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34763New Building Approach Saves Energy and Cost: Retreat at the Bluffs Prototype, Pulte Homes, Tucson, Arizona This document describes the Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provides an overview of the many different energy-efficient systems installed in these homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28576.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34773Northern Texas Builds Its First Zero Energy HomeThis fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36790.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34783Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38553Best Practices Solar Case Study: Pulte Homes - Civano, Tucson, ArizonaBuilding America factsheet on Pulte Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot dry climate using ducts in conditioned space, improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC, and solar hot water.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_civano.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39183Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes in California; Building America (Brochure)This brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34733Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Move In This document provides advice for healthy and affordable housing: practical recommendations for building, renovating, and maintaining housing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32116.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38293Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38323Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Rural Development Inc., Turner Falls, MassachusettsBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Rural Development Inc, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using radiant floor heat, solar hot water, and PV. Examines cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_rdi_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38453Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65353Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65333Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65043Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy HouseSteven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) monitored several advanced mechanical systems within a 2012 deep energy retrofitted home in the small Orlando suburb of Windermere, FL. This report provides perforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/systems_eval_cool_energy_house.pdf10/11/2013 3:40:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65063Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65083New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65243Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65373Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65983DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Garbett Homes, Herriman, Utah As the first net zero-energy production home certified in Utah, this house incorporates two 94% efficient tankless water heaters and two roof-mounted solar panels that preheat the home's water supply.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Garbett_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:35:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65833Technology Solutions Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied heat pump water heaters, an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional electric resistance water heaters that can improve energhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_HPWH_080712.pdf11/21/2013 7:17:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65813Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65673Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62123Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Energy Savings: The Simulated Energy and Experimental Hygrothermal Performance of Cold Climate Foundation Wall Insulation Retrofit Measures -- Phase I, Energy SimulationA split simulation whole building energy / 3-dimensional earth contact model (termed the BUFETS/EnergyPlus Model or BEM) capable of modeling the full range of foundation systems found in the target rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_foundation_retrofit.pdf4/29/2013 6:18:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64703Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59143Energy Impacts of Nonlinear Behavior of PCM When Applied into Building EnvelopePresented at the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference on July 23-26, 2012, this study analyzes the effects a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pcm_building_envelope.pdf9/5/2012 10:28:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59413Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59433Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup KitIn 2011, the NAHB Research Center began assessing the needs and motivations of residential remodelers regarding energy performance remodeling. This report outlines: the current remodeling industry andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_perf_startup.pdf10/4/2012 7:21:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58453The Role of Appraisals in Energy Efficiency FinancingThis research identifies barriers and challenges and current industry status including several key appraisal industry developments for identifying and valuing energy efficiency. The report covers crithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/appraisals_ee_financing.pdf6/19/2012 9:54:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59753Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59833Evaluation of Northern Illinois Residential Retrofit Delivery PracticesUsing a detailed BEopt analysis, PARR has developed packages of measures following a 'loading order' appropriate for cold climates at increasing levels of savings. Packages of measures to provide 'goohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_retrofit_delivery.pdf11/8/2012 4:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
594732011 EnergyValue Housing Award ReportThis report details the simulation tool(s) and energy modeling methodology followed in making the energy efficiency estimates, and documents the estimated performance of the EVHA award-winning houses https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2011_evha_report.pdf10/15/2012 3:02:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59723Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60233Strategy Guideline: Mitigation of Retrofit Risk FactorsThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team is currently developing strategies designed to promote and achieve increased energy savings and promote upgrades in the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_risks.pdf12/10/2012 5:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60333Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60353High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60973Expert Meeting Report: Energy Savings You Can Bank OnIn October 2011, ARBI organized and conducted an Experts’ Meeting on the topic of performance guarantees and financing vehicles for Energy Efficiency Upgrades. The meeting brought together technical, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_energy_savings_to_bankon.pdf2/15/2013 1:24:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61043Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program Specification DevelopmentThe DOE research team Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_ee_manufactured.pdf3/4/2013 12:04:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33732Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74292Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74632Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74642Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74682Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76462Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76312Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76592Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76482Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76532Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80582DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Sunroc Homes, Morton Road, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with foam-filled concrete block walls with exterior rigid foam, a ventedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_sunroc_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:21:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80592DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: TC Legend Homes, 19th Ave., Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a marine climate that got a HERS -2 with PV, with SIPs taped at all exterior joints, an ICF foundation walls, and an air-to-wathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_tclegend19th_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:24:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77532Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76762Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69882Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Shore Road Project - Old Greenwich, ConnecticutThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Old Greenwich, CT, that scored HERS 40 without PV and HERS 27 with PV. This 4,100 ft2 custom home has 13-inch ICF basement walls and 11-inch Ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_MurphyBrosConstruction_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70142DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70152DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69802Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69752Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69762Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69832Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70302EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70252Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70562Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70882New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70912Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70932Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70852Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71422Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71452Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71462Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72272Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72752Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71942Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72222Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73042New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72882Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72892Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71882Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72102DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71972DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73302Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73802Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73262Using Retrofit Nail Base Panels to Expand the Market for Wall UpgradesThis project evaluated the effectiveness and affordability of integrating retrofit insulated panels into a re-siding project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65183.pdf2/29/2016 11:53:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73232Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73192Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73212Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72922Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61052Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61062Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61312TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61012Measured Cooling Performance and Potential for Buried Duct Condensation in a 1991 Central Florida Retrofit HomeFSEC conducted energy performance monitoring of two existing residences in Central Florida that were undergoing various retrofits. These homes were occupied by FSEC researchers and were fully instrumehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_cool_perf.pdf2/25/2013 10:29:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60792Byggmeister Test Home: Analysis and Initial Results of Cold Climate Wood-Framed Home RetrofitBSC seeks to further the energy efficiency market for New England area retrofit projects by supporting projects that are based on solid building science fundamentals that will benefit the homeowner thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_coldclimate_woodframed.pdf1/21/2013 5:42:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59992Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United StatesThis analytical study examines the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed prior to 1980 (Pre-Code) in fourteen U.S. cithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofits_precode.pdf 11/30/2012 6:31:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60212Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59842Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58652Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily BuildingsThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for owners, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other stakeholders in the multifamily building industry, and focuses on challenges found in existhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_sealing_attics.pdf7/6/2012 2:27:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58662Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58932Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58952A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59042Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy RetrofitsSpecifications, modeled after CSI MasterFormat, provide the trade contractors and builders with requirements and recommendations on specific building materials, components and industry practices that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modelspecs_mutlifamily.pdf8/20/2012 11:47:25 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906240% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59452Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59462Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Summer Technical Update Meeting, held on July 24-26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2012_technical_update_mtg.pdf10/11/2012 2:43:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59392Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit AnalysisThis report describes a retrofit project undertaken by Building Science Corporation and partner Byggmeister on a multifamily brick row house located in Jamaica Plain, MA. This project studied the row https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_test_home.pdf 10/2/2012 10:47:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54112Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57272Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55952Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56652Expert Meeting Report: Achieving the Best Installed Performance from High-Efficiency Residential Gas FurnacesThis report describes a Building America expert meeting hosted on July 28, 2011, by the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) team. The purpose of this meeting was to identify installathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_resid_gas_furnaces.pdf4/11/2012 1:57:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64922Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy SimulationThis simulation study adapts and applies the general framework described in BESTEST-EX (Judkoff et al 2010) for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods. BEopt/DOE-2.2 is usehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/automated_model_calibration.pdf9/23/2013 7:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65002Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65012Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/9/2013 8:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64782The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64902Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62072Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program: Retrofit of Two HomesThe Wyandotte NSP2 project aims to build 20 new houses and retrofit 20 existing houses in Wyandotte, MI. Wyandotte is part of a Michigan State Housing Development Authority-led consortium that is fundhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wyandotte_nsp_retrofit.pdf 4/24/2013 2:47:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61422Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61582Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61902New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLCDevoted Builders meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the cold climate with R-25 ICF walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49 spray foam and cellulose attic floors. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_devoted_homes.pdf4/15/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61942New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co.Tom Walsh & Company’s homes in an urban infill project in Portland achieved meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the marine climate with R-21 fiberglass batt walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_tom_walsh.pdf 4/15/2013 6:27:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63542Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65662Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65442Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66012DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66022DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65602Technology Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Heat Pump Water Heater in the Hot-Humid Climate, Windermere, FloridaOver recent years, heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have become more readily available and more widely adopted in the marketplace. For a 6-month period, the Building America team Consortium for Advancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_hpwh_hot_humid.pdf11/12/2013 5:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65312Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62392Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38312Building America Builders Challenge - Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Web, Las Vegas DivisionBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Pulte Las Vegas, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using improved insulation, engineered duct design, and sealed envelope.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_spotlight_pulte.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38232Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - G.W. Robinson Builders, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on GW Robinson, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using right sized HVAC, air handler in conditioned space, and radiant barrier.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38272Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Martha Rose Construction, Inc., Seattle, WashingtonBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Martha Rose Construction, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using the German Passiv Haus design, improved insulation, and solar photohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_martha_rose_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38282Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Masco’s Environments for Living Certified Green demo home at the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating Systhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_masco_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38482Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Green Home Solutions by Grupe, Lodi, CaliforniaThis is a Building America case study on a the first whole building energy efficiency retrofit project on an existing home conducted by Grupe's Green Home Solutions in Lodi, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_green_home_solutions.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40692Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on David Weekley Homes of Houston, Texas. The builder plans homes as a "system," with features such as wood-framed walls that are air-sealed then insulathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_weekley.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41132Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Pulte Phoenix Cabrillo PointThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_pulte_phoenix.pdf2/4/2010 6:36:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47032High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46812Building America House Simulation ProtocolsThe House Simulation Protocol document was developed to track and manage progress toward Building America's multi-year, average whole-building energy reduction research goals for new construction and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/house_simulation.pdf10/4/2010 6:30:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47392Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34872Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34642Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34682Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34702Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34572Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34542Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34382Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34392Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34462The New American Home 2004 Las Vegas, NevadaThe New American Home is an annual showcase project co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Council of the Housing Industry and Builder Magazine.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48462Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49792Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PAS&A Homes worked with Building America's IBACOS and architects Pfaffmann & Associates and Moss Associates to design energy-efficient homes for urban in-fill lots. This is a new market for S&A Homes, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_sahomes_cold.pdf2/18/2011 10:59:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49802Best Practices Case Study: Nelson Construction, Hamilton Way, Farmingon, CTBuilding America's research team lead Building Science Corporation helped Nelson Construction achieve HERS scores of 53 and 54 on ten homes in Farmington, Connecticut.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_nelson_cold.pdf2/18/2011 11:05:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49932High Performance Builder Spotlight: Imagine HomesImagine Homes, working with the DOE's Building America research team member IBACOS, has developed a system that can be replicated by other contractors to build affordable, high-performance homes. Imahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_imagine_hot-humid.pdf2/24/2011 4:32:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49972High Performance Builder Spotlight: Wathen Castanos Hybrid HomesWathen Castanos Hybrid Homes of Fresno, CA, has worked with Building America team member IBACOS to apply building science to production homes. Even without solar panels, the company’s Jordan model ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_wathen_castanos_hot-dry.pdf2/25/2011 11:10:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51262Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49422An Overview of Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) Activities in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis report summarizes progress of the BAIHP tasks including: NightCool; interior duct systems in manufactured houses, ventilation and dehumidification, plug load reduction, solar and conventional dohttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-439-09.pdf1/17/2011 12:29:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50772A Method for Determining Optimal Residential Energy Efficiency PackagesThis report describes an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and, as an illustrative example, applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimal_retrofit_ee.pdf 5/31/2011 6:18:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47872Impact Resistance of Advanced Framed Wall Systems with Insulating Sheathing as the Primary SheathingThe purpose of this research program was to determine the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_resistant_sheathing_research_report.pdf12/6/2010 5:17:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47962Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47522Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47452Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48342Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48392Providing a Thermal Break in Gut RehabsThis fact sheet provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing cost-effective wall insulation strategy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/gut_rehab_thermal_break_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:11:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48082Common Flashing DetailsThis information sheet describes the use of flashing to control rainwater around buildings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/common_flashing.pdf12/8/2010 3:43:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48182Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48572Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48582Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68282Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68262Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67962Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67122Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67622Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67512Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67592Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66222Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit ProgramsIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/florida_retrofit_best_practices.pdf12/19/2013 5:30:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66232Measured Whole-House Performance of TaC Studios Test HomeAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wholehouse_tac_studio_test.pdf12/24/2013 12:21:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66052DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66142Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Group Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit for 30% Energy Savings, Washington, D.C.Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_group_home_retrofit.pdf12/10/2013 12:00:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66152Technology Solutions Case Study: Air-To-Water Heat Pumps with Radiant Delivery in Low Load Homes, Tucson, Arizona and Chico, CaliforniaSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_airtowater_heatpumps.pdf12/10/2013 2:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66972New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Winchester Homes and Camberly HomesThe Partnership for Home Innovation team worked with the builder to develop a new set of high performance home designs—including advanced wall and HVAC systems—that could be applicable on a productionhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_winchester_camberley_homes.pdf2/19/2014 3:20:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66992Cascade Apartments: Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington (marine climate.)This research ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cascade_multifamily_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 5:51:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66652Measured Performance of Residential Dehumidifiers Under Cyclic OperationResidential construction practices are progressing toward higher levels of energy efficiency. A proven strategy to save energy is to simultaneously increase building insulation levels and reduce outdohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dehumidifiers_cyclic_operation.pdf1/29/2014 6:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67082Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67102Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66562Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69312Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69062Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68492Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68872Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68622Pollutant exposures from unvented gas cooking burners: A Simulation-based Assessment for Southern CaliforniaResidential natural gas cooking burners (NGCBs) can emit substantial quantities of pollutants, and they are typically used without venting range hoods. In this study, LBNL researchers quantified polluhttp://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/122/1/ehp.1306673.pdf8/14/2013 7:36:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68642Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68822Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68832Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test HouseTransitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulated_concrete_walls_cold.pdf9/12/2014 1:02:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69712Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69382Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69472New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33591Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33431Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33561Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73171Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73251Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73291Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit analyzed building, energy, and financial program data as well as other public and private https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65082.pdf2/29/2016 2:20:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73781Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73421Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72001DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72011DOE ZERH Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Marine Drive and Port Hadlcok, Coupeville and Port Hadlock WACase study of two DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the marine climate that got HERS 39 and 38 without PV or HERS 2-12 and -9 with PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 10.25” SIP roof; https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CVH_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:12:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72021DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72031DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72081DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72121DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71961DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71931High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73061New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73141Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72261Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71361Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71381Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71411Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71491Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71531Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71541Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71551Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71561Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70771Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70951Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70611Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70331Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70361Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70371Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70381Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69851Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69901Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70201High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70001New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70041Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77791DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79361Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79451HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80361DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Charis Homes, ICF Home, North Canton, OHCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 31 without PV, with 11-inch thick ICF walls, a geothermal heat pump with backup tankless water hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_charisicf_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80381DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: DP Construction, Choctaw Ridge, Prattville, ALCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 57 without PV, with 2x4 and 2x6 advanced framed walls with open-cell spray foam, cathedral https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dpchoctaw_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:22:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80391DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: DP Construction, Pebble Creek, Prattville, ALCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 45 without PV, with 2x6 framed walls with open-cell foam in cavity, an unvented attic, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_deppebble_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:25:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80401DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: E2 Homes, Lake Knowles, Winter Park, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 5 with PV, with insulated concrete block walls, a spray foam-insulated attic, and a geotherhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_e2lakeknowles_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:29:24 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80431DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Greenhill Contracting, Jewels Court, New Paltz, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS -11 with PV, with ICF walls, a spray foam-insulated unvented roof, and a ground-source heat pumphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_greenhilljewel_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:56:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80501DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Insulsteel Building Enclosures, Sonny Boy Lane House, Johns Island, SCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 12 with PV, with 5.5-inch rigid foam-and-steel panels, an unvented attic, solar hot water, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_inulsteelsonny_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:29:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80531DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: LifeStyle Homes, The Capri, Melbourne, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS -8 with PV, with concrete block walls, a spray-foam-insulated attic, and a central heat pumhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_lifestylecapri_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:38:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80571DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Revival Homes, Perkins Road, New Hartford, CTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a cold climate that got a HERS -12 with PV, with pre-cast concrete wall panels with exterior rigid foam, a SIPs attic, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revivalperkins_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:16:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76581Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76341Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsOriginally published in February 2016, this revision contains an added section called 'Evaluation of Complete Central System Replacement with Inverter-Driven Heat Pump,' which presents the designs andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/67009.pdf3/21/2017 6:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76371Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76421Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74661Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69441New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation and BIRA to design homes that achieve HERS <60 without PV or zero net energy with PV with ducts in dropped ceilings, R-50 attic insulation; HRVs wihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_artistic_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:41:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69421New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69681Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69521New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction, Farmington, ConnecticutThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design ten HERS 53 homes with ICF foundations, foam-sheathed above-grade walls, and high-efficiency furnaces with fresh air intake and jump ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_nelson_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69551New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NevadaThe builder teamed with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC with ducts in conditioned space, jump ducts, and a fresh air intake; advanced framed walls; low-ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_pulte_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:37:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69571New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Rural Development, Greenfield, MassachusettsThis builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design affordable HERS-8 homes (60 w/o PV), with double-stud walls heavy insulation, low-load sealed-combustion gas space heathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_rural_development_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:47:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69611New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69621New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69651New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Urbane Homes, Louisville, KentuckyThis builder worked with National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build HERS-57 homes with rigid foam insulated slabs and foundation walls, advanced framed walls, high-efficiency heat https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_urbane_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68951Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily BuildingsIn 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community unvented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdalehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_crawlspace_retrofits.pdf9/23/2014 1:00:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68351Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69081DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amerisips Homes — Miller-Bloch Residence, Johns Island, SCFor this DOE Zero Energy Ready Home that won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the builder uses structural insulated panels to construct the entire building shell, includinhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Amerisips_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 4:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69111DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes — Kaltenbach Residence, Clinton, WAThis home on Whidbey Island won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home scores HERS 37 without PV or HERS -13 with 10 kW PV, enough to power the hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_CliftonView_Katlenbach%209-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:39:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69131DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: John Hubert Associates — EXIT-0 House, North Cape May, NJThis house is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder and won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 1,871-ft2 home features advanced-framed above-grade walls https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_JohnHubert_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:57:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69141DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: One Sky Homes — Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CAThis builder took home the Grand Winner prize in the Custom Builder category in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for its high performance building science approach. The builder used insulated concrehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_OneSky_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:19:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69321Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69371Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Sterling Brook Custom Homes — Village Park Eco Home, Double Park, TXThis builder won a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this showcase home that serves as an energy-efficient model home for the custom home builder: 1,300 visitors toured thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sterling_Brook_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:32:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69201DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69231DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69261DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69271DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69281DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66761Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66771Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66661Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66191Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66241Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66271Best Practices Case Study: David Weekley Homes - Eagle Springs and Waterhaven, Houston, TXCase study describing David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, has qualified more than 1,240 homes for the DOE Builders Challenge. Advanced framed 2x6 walls with open headers and two-stud corners allow https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_david_weekley_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:07:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66281Best Practices Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises - Project Home Again, New Orleans, LACase study about Green Coast Enterprises, who received design assistance and analysis from Building America team Building Science Corporation to build 100 homes for New Orleans families displaced by Hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_green_coast_hothumid.pdf12/31/2012 10:13:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66411Best Practices Case Study: Treasure Homes, Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA Case study of Treasure Homes who installed solar panels on the roofs, plus extra insulation, roof sheathing with an integrated radiant barrier, rigid foam exterior insulation, and a Smart Vent night chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_treasure_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 3:19:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66321Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66341Best Practices Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders - Pine Mountain, GACase study of Pine Mountain Builders who worked with DOE’s IBACOS team to achieve HERS scores of 59 on 140 homes built around a wetlands in Georgia. The team used taped rigid foam exterior sheathing ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pinemtn_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67411New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67151Building America Top Innovations 2012: Tankless Gas Water Heater PerformanceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that shed light on how real-world water usage affects energy saving estimates of high-efficiency water heating syhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_2a_ba_innov_tanklessgaswaterheater_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:48:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67201Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-Performance with Solar Electric Reduced Peak DemandThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America solar home research that has demonstrated the ability to reduce peak demand by 75%. Numerous field studies have monitored powerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1c_ba_innov_premierhomes_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67261Building America Top Innovations 2012: Zero Net-Energy Homes Production Builder Business Case: California/Florida Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Grupe Homes of Sacramento’s work with Building America to design California’s first production-scale community of solar homes. The homes outsoldhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1j_ba_innov_ca_fl_productionbuilders_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:40:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67311Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67351Building America Top Innovations 2012: Model Simulating Real Domestic Hot Water UseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research that is improving domestic hot water modeling capabilities to more effectively address one of the largest energy uses https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3b_BA_Innov_ModelSimRealDHW_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:07:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67821Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67731Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48591Whole House Mechanical Ventilation: A South Chicago Case StudyThis case study describes a neighborhood of efficient, healthy, sustainable, affordable homes in South Chicago, IL, that feature structural insulated panels (SIPs), condensing furnaces, sealed combusthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mechanical_ventilation.pdf12/16/2010 12:27:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48601Solar Domestic Water Heating: a Roof-Integrated EvaluationThis fact sheet describes an evaluation of the performance of a roof-integrated solar water heating system.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_research.pdf12/16/2010 12:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48621J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes highly efficient features of homes built by Cherry & Sons Home Builders in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cherry_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 12:58:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48671Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study focuses on a community of homes designed to perform 40+% better than the Building America benchmark house, using advanced framing with added insulation; insulated sheathing; high effihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/paragon_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:33:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48691Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study profiles Veridian builder's Whitman “Welcome Home” prototype based upon Building America practices, which features a solar water heating system, high performance envelope, and high effhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/veridian_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:55:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48771Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Housing Case StudyThis case study describes a partnership with Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity to renovate five Baltimore historic rowhouses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chfh_cross_street.pdf12/17/2010 12:57:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48211Installation of Cavity InsulationThis information sheet describes types of cavity insulation and proper installation techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cavity_insulation.pdf12/8/2010 7:55:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48091Integrating Deck Ledger Board with Drainage PlaneThis information sheet describes proper installation of drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deck_ledger.pdf12/8/2010 4:33:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47481Copper MoonThis case study highlights Pulte Homes high-performance construction in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/copper_moon_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:05:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47821Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47531ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47551Project Home Again Phase IThis case study describes Project Home Again, a not-for-profit organization that is overseeing the construction of 20 affordable and energy efficient single family detached residences in Gentilly, Newhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_i_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47571Lancaster Live/Work Townhome PrototypeThis case study describes development of a prototype live-work townhome that is highly efficient at 45% energy savings (95% counting photovoltaic system).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/zeta_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:19:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48051Common Advanced Framing DetailsThis information sheet explains the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing.pdf12/7/2010 4:48:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48061Drainage Plane/Water Resistive Barrier for All ClimatesThis information sheet gives an overview of using drainage plane to control rainwater that can damage structures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/drainage_plane.pdf12/7/2010 4:53:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48071Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47901Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations and Emission Rates in New Manufactured and Site-Built HousesThis study was conducted with the primary objective of characterizing and comparing the airborne concentrations and the emission rates of total VOCs and selected individual VOCs, including formaldehhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/voc_emissions_new_houses.pdf12/6/2010 5:41:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47951Water Management Details for Residential BuildingsThis report explains the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_management_residential.pdf12/7/2010 3:07:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50311Using EnergyPlus to Perform Dehumidification Analysis on Building America HomesThis study used EnergyPlus to investigate humidity issues on a typical mid-1990s reference home, a 2006 International Energy Conservation Code home, and a high-performance home in a hot-humid climate;https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_dehumid.pdf3/22/2011 12:19:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50481Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49981High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. Robinson, Gainesville, FLThis 2,081-square-foot production home has a 16-SEER heat pump and ducts in conditioned space, a radiant barrier in the attic over R-38 blown cellulose to keep inside air cool for < 60 HERS without PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_greensmart_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:17:35 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49941High Performance Builder Spotlight: Scott Homes Inc.Scott Homes worked with DOE Building America research partner Washington State University Extension Energy Program on a home in Olympia, WA, that achieved a HERS index score of 51.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_scott_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:41:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49911High Performance Builder Spotlight: Clifton View Homes IIClifton View Homes builds superefficient homes that qualify for DOE’s Builders Challenge like this home on Whidbey Island that achieves a 57 on the HERS index.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clifton_marine.pdf2/24/2011 4:14:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48471Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48491General PV SpecificationThis fact sheet gives a brief overview of testing, mounting, and system components of photovoltaic electric systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pv_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48541Mold: Ignorance Is Not BlissThis fact sheet describes various causes of mold in homes and ways to mitigate the damage.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mold_writeup.pdf12/15/2010 7:12:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48561Retrofitting America: A 1970s Home Energy Efficiency AnalysisThis paper describes a modeling tool that Building America research team CARB developed to identify the energy benefits of various retrofit energy efficiency measures for a typical 1970’s ranch home ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_america_1970s_home_analysis.pdf12/16/2010 12:03:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48841ReVision Home: Windows and Patio DoorsThis fact sheet describes the approach taken to increase efficiency of windows and patio doors in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Milgard.pdf12/17/2010 3:58:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48891ReVision Home: Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet discusses the heating and cooling upgrades to the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Trane.pdf12/20/2010 10:13:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48911ReVision Home: Plumbing FixturesThis fact sheet describes the energy efficient water fixtures installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/AmericanStandard.pdf12/20/2010 10:21:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49231Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Improved Comfort From Wind Washing Retrofits in Two-Story Homes - Part IThis report describes a specific type of wind washing where wind can push attic air into the floor cavity between first and second stories of the home through ineffective air barriers separating attichttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-449-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:52:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49681High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic HomesEvery Artistic home sold in 2010 qualified for DOE's Builder Challenge certification and this case study describes their approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/artistic_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 12:52:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49691High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. RobinsonG.W. Robinson of Gainesville, Florida, worked with Building America partners Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO to achieve a true net zero energy home in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/gw_robinson_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49711High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle HomesLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zero energy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Center.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/lifestyle_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:28:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49721High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tommy Williams HomesTommy Williams Homes of Gainesville, Florida, built two zero energy homes with help from DOE's Building America team members, the Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/tommy_williams_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49741Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, COShaw Construction built 84 energy efficient, affordable condominiums forthe City of Aspen that achieved HERS scores of less than 62 with help from Building America’s research team lead Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_shaw_cold.pdf2/17/2011 5:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49291Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49371Preliminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Callaway, FloridaThis case study reports on a near zero energy home in Callaway, FL. This paper briefly reviews the design and then focuses on the first four months of energy performance during the second half of 200http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1793-09.pdf1/14/2011 5:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49401Research Results from A Few Alternate Methods of Interior Duct Systems in Factory Built Housing Located In the Hot Humid ClimateThis report discusses the results of researching alternate methods of interior duct systems in factory built housing located in hot humid climates.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-444-08.pdf1/14/2011 6:19:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33891Energy Efficiency Pays: Technology Fact SheetThis document describes how some homes in Atlanta, Georgia, have had energy efficient upgrades that help them save over 40% in utilities.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26290.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34001Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34401Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Adams View: System Retrofit Research Report and Case Study Summary The Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) is working to rehabilitate single family homes (two to four bedrooms) in its Adams View project using public and tax credit financing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38263.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34211Habitat Metro Denver -- Perfecting Award-Winning Affordable Homes Using Building America's Integrated Design Approach; Building America (Brochure)Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to supply quality housing to poor families while reducing their energy cost burden, especially in light of ever-increasing energy prices. Habitat Metro Denver partnered https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36102.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34331Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34351Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38141Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38191Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes the first true zero E-scale home in a hot-dry climate with ducts inside, R-50 attic insulation, rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_artistic_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38211Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Clarum Homes, Watsonville, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Clarum Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using improved building envelope, radiant barrier, and solar photovoltaics.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clarum_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34791Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47381Building America House Simulation Protocols - Revised October 2010This document was developed to track and manage progress toward multi-year, average whole-building energy reduction research goals for new construction and existing homes, using a consistent referencehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/house_simulation_revised.pdf11/23/2010 10:32:57 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46921High Performance Builder Spotlight: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis case study describes Green Coast Enterprises efforts to rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans through Project Home Again.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/green_coast_enterprises.pdf10/22/2010 5:10:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46671Summary of Gaps and Barriers for Implementing Residential Building Energy Efficiency StrategiesThis report presents the key gaps and barriers to implementing residential energy efficiency strategies in the U.S. market, as identified in sessions at the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Americhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/49162.pdf9/21/2010 10:41:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38491Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Habitat for Humanity, Newburgh, New YorkThis is a Building America fact sheet describing Habitat for Humanity's retrofit project on houses in the Newburgh, New York, historic neighborhoods to make them energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_newburgh_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40671Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Ecofutures Building Inc., Boulder, ColoradoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ecofutures Building Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. Ecofutures’ first Builders Challenge house has been equipped with extensive energy monitoring equipmenthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_ecofutures.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38461Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38471Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38401Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Humid Climate: HoustonHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hh_houston_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38411Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Humid Climate: New OrleansHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hh_norleans_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38421Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Marine Climate: SeattleHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_ma_seattle_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65361Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Quality Management System GuidelinesThis Top Innovation profile describes quality management system tools that were customized for residential construction by BSC, IBACOS, and PHI, for use by builders, trades, and designers to help elimhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-9_quality_management_systems.pdf10/29/2013 5:20:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65621Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65511Technology Solutions Case Study: Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method of measuring air leakage is to perform single (or solo) blower door pressurization and/or depressurization test. In detached housing, the single blower door test measures leakaghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_predicted_envelope_leakage.pdf11/11/2013 10:32:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65531Predicted Versus Actual Savings for a Low-Rise Multifamily Retrofit in Boulder, ColoradoTo determine the most cost-effective methods of improving buildings, accurate analysis and prediction of the energy use of existing buildings is essential. However, multiple studies confirm that analyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicted_savings_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 11:10:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65401Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65411Measure Guideline: Implementing a Plenum Truss for a Compact Air Distribution SystemThis Measure Guideline presents the steps to implement a compact duct system inside an attic bulkhead (plenum truss) of a one-story, slab-on-grade home. In a compact duct design, ductwork runs are redhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_plenumtruss_air_distribution.pdf11/1/2013 12:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65431Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66041DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65991DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66001DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders, Denver, Colorado All homes in the Stapleton community must be ENERGY STAR certified; New Town Builders has announced that it will build 250–300 new homes over the next 7–10 years, all of which will be Challenge Homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_NewTown_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:24:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65951DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: StreetScape Development, LLC, Libertyville, IllinoisThese single-family, HERS 45 homes incorporate 2×6 wood framed walls with R-20 open cell spray insulation and OSB. The builder, StreetScape Development, won a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in the custhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_StreetScape_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:29:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65701New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FloridaPNNL and FSEC helped Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County build three <60 HERS prototype homes, 30% better than their typical homes at a cost of only $1,500 more.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_westpalmbeach.pdf11/19/2013 7:07:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63551The Next Step Toward Widespread Residential Deep Energy RetrofitsThe complexity of deep energy retrofits warrants additional training to successfully manage multiple improvements that will change whole house air, heat, and moisture flow dynamics. The home performanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/widespread_deep_energy_retrofits.pdf7/30/2013 6:27:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63561Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62801Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61571Approaches to 30 Percent Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid ClimateBA-PIRC has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot humid climate zone to improve performance of production, or community scale, housing. Tommy Williams Homes (Gainesville, FL), Lihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/community_30percent_hothumid.pdf4/2/2013 5:48:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62081Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64911Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64831Energy Savings From System Efficiency Improvements in Iowa’s HVAC SAVE ProgramThe objective of this project is to explore the energy savings potential of maximizing furnace and distribution system performance by adjusting operating, installation, and distribution conditions. Thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/iowa_hvac_save_project.pdf9/20/2013 10:54:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64851Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in Chicagoland - Second Year of Data CollectionSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steam_balancing_multifamily2.pdf 9/20/2013 11:10:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65031Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64721Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64771Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62221Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62371Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Control Strategies for Optimizing Performance and Comfort in Residential ApplicationsThis guide is intended for designers and installers of hydronic heating systems interested in maximizing the overall system efficiency of condensing boilers when coupled with baseboard convectors. It http://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_boiler_control_strategies.pdf 5/21/2013 5:55:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54121Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51861Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: SMUD's Jean Avenue Remodel Demonstration Program, Sacramento, CAThis case study describes how SMUD teamed with Building America partners to retrofit aging, foreclosed homes into high-performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smud_jean_ave.pdf9/28/2011 12:18:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51871Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: SMUD's 32nd Avenue Remodel Demonstration Program, Sacramento, CAThis case study describes a retrofit project between SMUD and Building America to create a high-performance home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smud_32nd_ave.pdf9/28/2011 12:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51881Laboratory Test Report for Fujitsu 12RLS and Mitsubishi FE12NA Mini-Split Heat PumpsMini-split heat pumps are being proposed as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest. NREL has previously developed a field test protocol for mini-split systems to https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fujitsu_mitsubishi_minisplit.pdf9/28/2011 5:51:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51921Field Test Protocol: Standard Internal Load Generation for Unoccupied Test HomesThis document describes a simple and general way to generate House Simulation Protocol (HSP)-consistent internal sensible and latent loads in unoccupied homes. It is newly updated based on recent expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_load_generation.pdf10/6/2011 6:16:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51931Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52081Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis report summarizes Building America research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Climate Regionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30percent_hot_dry.pdf9/3/2011 11:35:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52091Building America System Research Results: Innovations for High Performance HomesThis report provides a summary of key lessons learned from the first 10 years of the Building America program and also included a summary of the future challenges that must be met to reach the programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_america_lessons_2006.pdf9/3/2011 11:43:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52991Energy Savings Measure Packages: Existing HomesThis document presents the most cost effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing mixed-fuel and all electric homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings for each BetterBuildings grantee lochttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_measures.pdf11/22/2011 4:06:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59731Long-Term Results: New Construction Occupied Test House, Urbana, IllinoisFor this study, a house was designed and built to the Passive House (Passivhaus) Standard for low energy consumption. The house incorporates an airtight, super-insulated thermal enclosure, southern fahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/testhouse_urbana_il.pdf10/26/2012 6:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57311Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis report describes the findings from research IBACOS conducted related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies who have made the decision to transition to whole house performhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_contractors.pdf5/11/2012 11:49:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57361Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59981Hot Water Distribution System Model EnhancementsThis project involves enhancement of the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer. Recent laboratory testing efforts have indicated that the modeling of radiant heathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_dist_model.pdf11/28/2012 12:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60431Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60441Residential Feedback Devices and Programs: Opportunities for Natural GasBehavior-based approaches have been a growing interest in the energy efficiency field over recent years and the use of residential energy feedback has garnered particular interest. By providing an inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/feedback_oppor_natural_gas.pdf12/20/2012 7:20:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60451Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60881High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60941Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture IssuesThe Building America program has recognized that most of the current housing stock is in need of energy related retrofits. One of the best ways of reducing the space conditioning energy consumption ishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hygric_redistribution.pdf2/8/2013 6:40:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60691Expert Meeting: Optimized Heating Systems Using Condensing Boilers and Baseboard ConvectorsOn August 11, 2011, in Denver, CO, a Building America Expert Meeting was held in conjunction with the Building America Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting, to review and discuss reshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_heating_systems.pdf1/20/2013 9:24:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60701Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60761Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. ClimatesTraditional thermal designs of building envelope assemblies are based on static energy flows, yet building envelopes are subject to varying environmental conditions. This mismatch between the steady-shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/phasechange_materials_south.pdf1/20/2013 10:49:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61411Laboratory Evaluation of Gas-Fired Tankless and Storage Water Heater Approaches to Combination Water and Space HeatingHomebuilders are exploring more cost-effective combined space and water heating systems (combo systems) with major water heater manufacturers that are offering pre-engineered forced air space heating https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_gasfired_tankless_storagewh.pdf3/27/2013 1:06:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM6Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7429156Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7332147Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
702387Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484247High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484345High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661643Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661341New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517636Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512521Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
741020Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740819Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
682619Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337717Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740517Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713417Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
603516High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
476215Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
741315Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761015Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334813Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
767813Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
727713Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334912Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334712Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342012Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
555312Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740912Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740711Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
792010Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60549Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63439Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65499Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79219Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72519Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34298High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33718Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33508Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71758Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68618Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67678Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68088Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67038Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69858Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78558Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76388Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76748Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76778Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33467Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65557Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65677Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69887Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67597Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68447Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74067Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73407Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65666Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65246Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64746Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46636Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71556Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71806Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70526Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68276Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67846Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68896Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69726Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77796DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33875Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47415Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64675Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60785Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58665Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65335Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65375Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65635Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76835U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76765Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69375Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68965Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70275Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67965Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67505New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68305Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68325West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67145Building America Top Innovations 2012: Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that found moving ductwork into the home’s conditioned space can save 8%-15% on energy costs, improve comfort, rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1g_ba_innov_ductsconditionedspace_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:44:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70565Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70635Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70875DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71795Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73845Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73285Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65344Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64704Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64774Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62694Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48754WPPI GreenMax-Scheller Residence: Near Zero Energy Monitoring SummaryThis report describes results of GreenMax 2 monitoring project referred to as the GreenMax Net Zero Home, a demonstration home that can provide a wealth of information for the building community.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wppi_greenmax2_monitoring.pdf12/17/2010 12:25:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72764Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72904Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73834Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73864Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73994Business Metrics for High-Performance Homes: A Colorado Springs Case StudyThe building industry needs to understand how energy ratings can impact homebuilders. Of interest is how energy efficiency may or may not have a positive impact on homebuilders’ business success. Focuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65070.pdf4/26/2016 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73304Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73714Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73734Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71454Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71934High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71944Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71244Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70774Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67614Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69924Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69804Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69954Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69964Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69974Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69764Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76414Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76314Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77444Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77544Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48613Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate HomesThis paper examines long-term performance of two solar hot water heating systems in the northern climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_cold_climate.pdf12/16/2010 12:47:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47883Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48473Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47513Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34313Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34683Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34753New American Home, Atlanta, Georgia--2002The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31470.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34853Oakbrooke Patio Homes, Pulte Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pulte-Minnesota has been working with Building Science Consortium and Building America since 1996 to build homes for severe cold climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31670.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34873Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33453Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62713Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61063Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62023Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59453Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57063Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54113Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54123Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54133Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65303Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Buried and Encapsulated DuctsIn this innovation profile, CARB research shows HVAC ducts that are encapsulated in closed-cell spray foam and buried in blown insulation in a vented attic meet the code requirements for ducts in condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-3_high_performance_ducts.pdf10/29/2013 4:15:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65563New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65843Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65993DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76373Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76593Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76453Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76543Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69733Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69443New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation and BIRA to design homes that achieve HERS <60 without PV or zero net energy with PV with ducts in dropped ceilings, R-50 attic insulation; HRVs wihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_artistic_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:41:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68943Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67833Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68863Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69063Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70043Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69833Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69783Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69933New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69893Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70493New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70503Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70253Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70143DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70323Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70333Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67693Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67983Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66553Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66673Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70823Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71233Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70923Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70933Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71413Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71423Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71443Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71813Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71883Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71573A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73653Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72893Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73343Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73823Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73853Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72373Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72753Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71913Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71923Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72183DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72223Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73223Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73063New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65872DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60332Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64892Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65022Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65402Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66012DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65822Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal BypassThis project highlights the importance of continuous air barriers in full alignment with insulation to prevent thermal bypasses and achieve high energy performance, and recommends use of ENERGY STAR'shttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Preventing_Thermal_Bypass.pdf11/21/2013 7:02:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48832ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation FinishThis fact sheet describes the exterior insulation used in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dryvit.pdf12/17/2010 3:51:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
534122011 Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting Summary ReportThis report provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program's Summer 2011 Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting. This meeting was held on August 9-11, 2https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/resid_mtg_report_august2011.pdf12/8/2011 6:43:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56592Measure Guideline: Evaporative CondensersThis measure guideline on evaporative condensers provides information on properly designing, installing, and maintaining evaporative condenser systems as well as understanding the benefits, costs, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_evap_condensers.pdf4/11/2012 12:46:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58932Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61312TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61422Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60722Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62392Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63442Verifying a Simplified Fuel Oil Field Measurement ProtocolThe Better Buildings program is a U.S. Department of Energy program funding energy efficiency retrofits in buildings nationwide. The program is in need of an inexpensive method for measuring fuel oil https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fuel_oil_measurement.pdf7/19/2013 6:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62802Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62882Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64722Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64732Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33432Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38142Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33852Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47032High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38552Best Practices Solar Case Study: Pulte Homes - Civano, Tucson, ArizonaBuilding America factsheet on Pulte Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot dry climate using ducts in conditioned space, improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC, and solar hot water.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_civano.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34542Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34352Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34002Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48022Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48792The Challenges of Basement InsulationThis study explores how effective inside insulation systems are at keeping basements dry as well as warm.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_The%20Challenges%20of%20Basement%20Insulation.pdf12/17/2010 1:30:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73142Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73152New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72922Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72932Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72972New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73042New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73232Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73242Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73192Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73202Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72212Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72272Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72192Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74632Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74642Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74652Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74682Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73422Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73312Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73672Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73792Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73802Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71382Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71562Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71872DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71952Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71962DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71992DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72032DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72082DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72092DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71472Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71492Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71532Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71542Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70882New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70912Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70952Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71282Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70782Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70792Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70582Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70592Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66762Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66582Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66982Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Cascade Apartments - Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington, which resulted in annual energyhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_cascade_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 3:51:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67102Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66412Best Practices Case Study: Treasure Homes, Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA Case study of Treasure Homes who installed solar panels on the roofs, plus extra insulation, roof sheathing with an integrated radiant barrier, rigid foam exterior insulation, and a Smart Vent night chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_treasure_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 3:19:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66322Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66332Best Practices Case Study: New Tradition Homes - Landover Commons, Vancouver, WACase study of New Tradition Homes who saved 26% over Washington state’s energy code by moving ducts inside conditioned space, upgrading the furnace, increasing attic insulation to R-49, and improving https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_newtradition_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66182Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66082Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68092Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67702Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67742Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68352Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68362Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68562Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68642Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70202High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70482Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70282Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70402Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69702Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69992Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69102DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Cobblestone Homes — 2014 Model Home, Midland, MIThis builder's first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, scored HERS 49 without PV or HERS 44 with 1.4 kW of PV, and served as a prototype and https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Cobblestone_09-19-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:29:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69292DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69312Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69322Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68952Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily BuildingsIn 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community unvented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdalehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_crawlspace_retrofits.pdf9/23/2014 1:00:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69552New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pulte Homes, Las Vegas, NevadaThe builder teamed with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC with ducts in conditioned space, jump ducts, and a fresh air intake; advanced framed walls; low-ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_pulte_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:37:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69752Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69612New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69672New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76572Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76582Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76482Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76602Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76712Summer Indoor Heat Pump Water Heater Evaluation in a Hot-Dry ClimateHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64082.pdf6/9/2017 2:14:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76752Building America Case Study: Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field Test, Minneapolis, MinnesotaHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high-performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65445.pdf6/12/2017 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76392Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76432Building America Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4, LaFayette, Georgia (CZ4), and Savannah, Georgia (CZ2)The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64861.pdf3/22/2017 1:17:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76442Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74902HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74912HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Row Homes at RidgeGate, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 50 without PV or HERS 30 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrive_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:09:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74922HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77752DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77532Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77782DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79402HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48801Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48781Wisdom Way Solar VillageThis article gives an overview of Wisdom Way Village, a community of affordable, sustainable solar homes in Greenfield, MA.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_wisdom_way_solar_village.pdf12/17/2010 1:25:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48711Rural Development Inc.-Wisdom Way: Near Zero EnergyThis case study describes a community of efficient,affordable solar homes, featuring superior insulation, high performance windows, single,sealed-combustion, natural gas unit heaters, and photovoltaichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rdi_wisdom_way_case_study.pdf12/17/2010 11:32:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48731Utility Benefits of Homes Aprroaching "Zero Energy"This report discusses monitoring and evaluation for a home that features energy efficiency measures, and solar thermal and electric systems.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/near%20zero%20energy/UtilityBenefitsofZEH.pdf12/17/2010 11:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48461Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48561Retrofitting America: A 1970s Home Energy Efficiency AnalysisThis paper describes a modeling tool that Building America research team CARB developed to identify the energy benefits of various retrofit energy efficiency measures for a typical 1970’s ranch home ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_america_1970s_home_analysis.pdf12/16/2010 12:03:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48581Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48591Whole House Mechanical Ventilation: A South Chicago Case StudyThis case study describes a neighborhood of efficient, healthy, sustainable, affordable homes in South Chicago, IL, that feature structural insulated panels (SIPs), condensing furnaces, sealed combusthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mechanical_ventilation.pdf12/16/2010 12:27:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47931Building a Durable and Energy Efficient Home in Post-Katrina New OrleansThis report examines designing homes with key sustainability concepts, durability, and energy efficiency that can provide insurance to people in the event of a hurricane.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_post_katrina.pdf 12/6/2010 6:12:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47941Introducing the Market to High-performance Building on Hilton Head IslandThe whole-house performance approach described here builds a framework of principals,options, and plan for quality execution of producing high-performance homes. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hilton_head_report.pdf12/6/2010 6:26:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47961Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48161Sealing Air Barrier PenetrationsThis information sheet explores various options for sealing air barrier penetrations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealing_penetrations.pdf12/8/2010 6:53:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48181Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48191Critical Seal (Spray Foam at Rim Joist)This information sheet explains air leakage that occurs at the rim joist and how to remedy this problem.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/critical_seal.pdf12/8/2010 7:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48281Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis information sheet explains how moving the duct work and air handlers inside the thermal enclosure of a building can help prevent energy loss.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ducts_conditioned.pdf12/10/2010 2:14:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48291Duct SealingThis information sheet describes correct sealing of duct work, furnaces, and air handlers.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct_sealing.pdf12/10/2010 2:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48321Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment EfficiencyThis information sheet describes a series of measurements to evaluate a cooling system: air flow, pressures, temperatures, humidity levels, and power draw.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 2:54:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48381Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48401High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air BarrierThis fact sheet provides information about properly air sealing garages from the living space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:26:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47521Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47531ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47551Project Home Again Phase IThis case study describes Project Home Again, a not-for-profit organization that is overseeing the construction of 20 affordable and energy efficient single family detached residences in Gentilly, Newhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_i_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47471Prairie Crossing CommunityPrairie Crossing became the first community-scale Building America project in the country in 1996. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/prairie_crossing_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47681The Anderson/Sargent Dallas Show HouseThis case study describes development of a net zero energy home featuring high efficiency air and duct sealing, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and water conservation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/anderson_sargent.pdf11/29/2010 11:39:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47691Burlingame Ranch Phase IThis case study describes the construction of energy efficient community-scale, affordable housing for Aspen, Colorado, residents meeting a 40% energy-savings target.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/burlingame_phase_i_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:54:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34091IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34151Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34191Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34381Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34391Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34591Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study ReportThe goal of the Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Remodeling (SEER) project is to provide information, based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increasehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36474.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34651Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33791Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34781Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34721Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38791Energy Action: Reducing Energy Costs in Multifamily HousingThis fact sheet describes Energy Action, a partnership in San Francisco, and its efforts to help apartments be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/energy_action_final_070804.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39071Improved Framing and Ductwork Lower Energy Costs: McStain Enterprises - Longmont, ColoradoThis document provides advice for saving money on energy efficient framework and ductwork.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27208.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39461The New American Home 2009: Las Vegas, Nevada; Building Technologies Program (Brochure)This brochure details the New American Home 2009, which demonstrates the use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44535.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40661Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Standard features of their homes include advanced framed 2x6 24-inch on center walls, R-21 blown insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_artistic.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40701Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Yavapai College, Chino Valley, ArizonaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Yavapai College of Chino Valley, Arizona. These college students built a Building America Builders Challenge house that achieved the remarkably low HEhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_yavapai_college.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46821Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38241Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ideal Homes, Oklahoma City, OklahomaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ideal Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in mixed humid climate using airtight envelope, high insulation, and high-efficiency HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ideal_homes_mixed-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38251Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Kacin Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Kacin Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using airtight envelope, efficient lighting, and tankless water heater. Evaluates cost ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_kacin_homes_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38291Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38361Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38481Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Green Home Solutions by Grupe, Lodi, CaliforniaThis is a Building America case study on a the first whole building energy efficiency retrofit project on an existing home conducted by Grupe's Green Home Solutions in Lodi, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_green_home_solutions.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38501Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Pasadena, CaliforniaThis is a Building America fact sheet about HartmanBaldwin Design/Build's building science approach to retrofitting an existing house to increased energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_hartman_baldwin.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38521Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Tucson, AZThis is a Building America fact sheet describing John Wesley Miller Companies energy efficiency retrofit project on a 47-year-old adobe house in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_john_wesley_miller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33561Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33591Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33661Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64781The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64341Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery PackagesResidential energy retrofit activities are a critical component of efforts to increase energy efficiency in the U.S. building stock; however, retrofits account for a small percentage of aggregate enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_delivery_packages.pdf8/5/2013 7:25:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64421Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62661Desiccant-Enhanced Evaporative Air Conditioning: Parametric Analysis and DesignPresented at the Second International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE2012); Boulder, Colorado; August 1-4-, 2012https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dessicant_evap_air_cond.pdf 6/4/2012 3:50:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62751Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60741Test Methods and Protocols for Environmental and Safety Hazards Associated with Home Energy RetrofitsA number of health hazards and hazards to the durability of homes may be associated with energy retrofitting and home renovation projects. Among the hazards associated with energy retrofit work, expohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_methods_and_protocols.pdf1/20/2013 10:23:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60421Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and ResponseThe focus of this project was to investigate the factors influencing consumer adoption of Home Energy Displays (HEDs) and to evaluate electricity consumption in households with basic HEDs versus enhanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_displays.pdf12/20/2012 5:19:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60811High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60991Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61001Retrofitting the Southeast: The Cool Energy HouseThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings research team has provided the technical engineering and building science support for a highly visible demonstration home that was unveiled at the Nathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cool_energy_house_retrofit.pdf2/22/2013 10:31:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61051Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61591Comparison of Home Retrofit Programs in WisconsinTo explore ways to reduce customer barriers and increase home retrofit completions, several different existing home retrofit models have been implemented in the state of Wisconsin. This study comparedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofit_wisconsin.pdf4/3/2013 10:05:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61901New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLCDevoted Builders meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the cold climate with R-25 ICF walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49 spray foam and cellulose attic floors. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_devoted_homes.pdf4/15/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61921New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant HomesQuadrant moved ducts and high efficiency furnace inside conditioned space on nearly all 300 customizable house plans. The builder uses dry, true factory-assembled walls, extensive air sealing, and jushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_quadrant.pdf4/15/2013 6:14:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61931New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc.Schneider Homes cut energy use by 50% over the 2004 IECC on 28 homes built near Seattle in 2008. Schneider packed the walls with R-23 of blown fiberglass and blanketed the ceiling with R-38 of blown chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_schneider.pdf4/15/2013 6:21:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61941New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co.Tom Walsh & Company’s homes in an urban infill project in Portland achieved meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the marine climate with R-21 fiberglass batt walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_tom_walsh.pdf 4/15/2013 6:27:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62011Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test HomesIn 2009, the state of Nevada received nearly $40 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use to stabilize communities that have suffered frohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_lasvegas.pdf4/22/2013 6:20:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61321Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62061Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing PartnersWith assistance from the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and its Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Atlantic Housing Partners (AHP) has implemented a highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_hothumid_ahp.pdf4/24/2013 2:33:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62221Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59041Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy RetrofitsSpecifications, modeled after CSI MasterFormat, provide the trade contractors and builders with requirements and recommendations on specific building materials, components and industry practices that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modelspecs_mutlifamily.pdf8/20/2012 11:47:25 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59051Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development RoadmapThe market environment for solar water heating technology has changed substantially with the successful introduction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The addition of this energy-efficient technologhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_waterhtg_roadmap.pdf8/20/2012 6:54:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59281Measure Guideline: Transitioning to a Tankless Water HeaterThis measure guideline provides information to help residential builders and retrofitters with the design, specification, selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance issues of transitionihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_tanklesswh.pdf 9/25/2012 11:40:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59291Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas HomesThe performance of three homes in San Antonio, Texas with identical floor plans and orientation were evaluated through a partnership between the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), CPS Energy, and Woohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/perf_sidebyside_txhomes.pdf 9/25/2012 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59321Expert Meeting Report: Key Innovations for Adding Energy Efficiency to Maintenance ProjectsThis report describes an expert meeting hosted by the Building America research team NAHB Research Center, which was held on February 8, 2012, in Orlando, Florida. The topic focused on efforts to incrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_key_innovations.pdf 9/25/2012 12:55:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59411Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59691Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59721Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58781Retrofitting Air Conditioning and Duct Systems in Hot, Dry ClimatesThis technical report describes CARB's work with Clark County Community Resources Division in Las Vegas, Nevada, to optimize procedures for upgrading cooling systems on existing homes in the area to ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_ac_duct_systems.pdf 7/19/2012 6:49:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58871Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56601An In-Depth Look at Ground Source Heat Pumps and Other Electric Loads in Two GreenMax HomesBuilding America research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) partnered with WPPI Energy to answer key research questions on in-field performance of ground-source heat pumps and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ground_sourcehp_greenmax.pdf4/11/2012 12:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56691Leveraging Limited Scope for Maximum Benefit in Occupied Renovation of Uninsulated Cold Climate Multifamily HousingThis project examines a large-scale renovation project within a 500 unit, 1960's era subsidized urban housing community. This research focuses on the airflow control and window replacement measures imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/renovation_uninsul_multifamily.pdf4/13/2012 11:22:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55931Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing HomesThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for builders, contractors, homeowners, and policy-makers. This document is intended to explore the issues surrounding heat pump water heaters (HPWHshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hpwh.pdf3/7/2012 3:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55951Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56511Summary of Code Barriers:Summary of Code and Standard Barriers to the Implementation of High Performance Home Systems DesignsBuilding codes serve to ensure minimum requirements for safety, durability, and energy efficiency of homes.To enable innovation and to support continual improvement, building codes are updated on a 2-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summary_code_barriers.pdf 3/29/2011 2:25:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56531National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit PilotThrough discussion of five case studies (test homes), this project evaluates strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high-phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_retrofit.pdf3/29/2012 4:30:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48931ReVision Home: On-Site Renewable EnergyThis fact sheet discusses the photovoltaic energy system installed on the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/SunPower.pdf12/20/2010 10:35:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49221Low Cost Interior Duct Systems for High Performance Homes in Hot ClimatesThis report describes the advantages of well designed and constructed interior duct systems.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-451-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:29:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49291Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49421An Overview of Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) Activities in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis report summarizes progress of the BAIHP tasks including: NightCool; interior duct systems in manufactured houses, ventilation and dehumidification, plug load reduction, solar and conventional dohttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-439-09.pdf1/17/2011 12:29:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49681High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic HomesEvery Artistic home sold in 2010 qualified for DOE's Builder Challenge certification and this case study describes their approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/artistic_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 12:52:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49921High Performance Builder Spotlight: Cobblestone HomesCobblestone Homes of Freeland,MI quest to understand building science led to construction in 2010 of the "Vision Zero Project," a demonstration home that has earned a DOE Builders Challenge certificathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_cobblestone_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:23:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49951High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.Treasure Homes, Inc., achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana, thanks in part to training received from a Buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_treasure_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:50:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49981High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. Robinson, Gainesville, FLThis 2,081-square-foot production home has a 16-SEER heat pump and ducts in conditioned space, a radiant barrier in the attic over R-38 blown cellulose to keep inside air cool for < 60 HERS without PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_greensmart_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:17:35 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54151Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51491Challenges and Opportunities To Achieve 50% Energy Savings in Homes: National Laboratory White PapersThis report summarizes the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by researchers from four national laboratories (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_tech_roadmap.pdf7/22/2011 10:27:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51901Evaluation of Air Mixing and Thermal Comfort From High Sidewall Supply Air JetsUniform mixing of conditioned air with room air is an essential factor for providing comfort in homes. The objective of the study outlined in this report is to resolve the issue that the flow rates thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_jets_evaluation.pdf10/4/2011 11:20:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51921Field Test Protocol: Standard Internal Load Generation for Unoccupied Test HomesThis document describes a simple and general way to generate House Simulation Protocol (HSP)-consistent internal sensible and latent loads in unoccupied homes. It is newly updated based on recent expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_load_generation.pdf10/6/2011 6:16:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66021DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65431Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65441Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65481Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65031Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64901Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64911Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64931Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65311Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65321Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Next Generation Advanced FramingThis Top Innovation profile documents faster, smarter ways to employ three advanced framing techniques: continuous drywall, rim joist headers, and continuous sheathing for raised heel trusses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-2_advanced_framing.pdf10/29/2013 4:38:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65651Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, TexasPNNL, FSEC, and CalcsPlus provided technical assistance to Build San Antonio Green on three deep energy retrofits. For this gut rehab they replaced the old roof with a steeper roof and replaced drywalhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_san_antonio_green.pdf11/18/2013 12:02:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65621Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65501Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65541Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of a Multifamily Retrofit in Climate Zone 5, Boulder, ColoradoIn 2009, a 37-unit apartment complex located in Boulder, Colorado, underwent an energy retrofit to comply with Boulder SmartRegs Ordinance, a mandate that requires all rental properties to meet certaihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 6:44:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65951DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: StreetScape Development, LLC, Libertyville, IllinoisThese single-family, HERS 45 homes incorporate 2×6 wood framed walls with R-20 open cell spray insulation and OSB. The builder, StreetScape Development, won a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in the custhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_StreetScape_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:29:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66001DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders, Denver, Colorado All homes in the Stapleton community must be ENERGY STAR certified; New Town Builders has announced that it will build 250–300 new homes over the next 7–10 years, all of which will be Challenge Homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_NewTown_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:24:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65851Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65681New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Ravenwood Homes and Energy Smart Home Plans, Inc., Cape Coral, FloridaPNNL, Florida HERO, and Energy Smart Home Plans helped Ravenwood Homes achieve a HERS 15 with PV or HERS 65 without PV on a home in Florida with SEER 16 AC, concrete block and rigid foam walls, high-phttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ravenswood_energysmart.pdf11/19/2013 6:53:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65771Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FloridaPNNL and Florida Solar Energy Center worked with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County to upgrade an empty 1996 home with a 14.5 SEER AC, heat pump water heater, CFLs, more attic insulation, and ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_palm_beach.pdf11/21/2013 6:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79451HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80471DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region, The Depot Neighborhood, Traverse City, MICase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a cold climate that got a HERS -1 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls, ICF foundation walls, a vented attic, a ductless mini-splhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatgtr_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:14:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80581DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Sunroc Homes, Morton Road, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with foam-filled concrete block walls with exterior rigid foam, a ventedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_sunroc_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:21:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80601DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78891Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79361Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77771DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77471A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74931HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74941HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75991Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76321Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space-Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use -- Central Florida Lab HomeThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWHs,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65358.pdf3/21/2017 6:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76331Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76341Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsOriginally published in February 2016, this revision contains an added section called 'Evaluation of Complete Central System Replacement with Inverter-Driven Heat Pump,' which presents the designs andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/67009.pdf3/21/2017 6:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76361Building America Case Study: Impact of Slab-Foundation Heat Transfer on Space-Conditioning Energy Use in Florida, Cocoa, FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65356.pdf3/21/2017 7:25:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76421Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76731DOE Building America Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Highlights: Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016Fact sheet showing the metrics from calendar year 2016 from Building America's various outreach activities, including website, webinars, publications, etc. Metrics report on data for outreach and stakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/68041.pdf6/9/2017 2:31:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76531Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76471Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76561Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69691Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69621New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69651New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Urbane Homes, Louisville, KentuckyThis builder worked with National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build HERS-57 homes with rigid foam insulated slabs and foundation walls, advanced framed walls, high-efficiency heat https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_urbane_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69771New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69581New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69601New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Shaw Construction, Aspen, ColoradoThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design affordable HERS-54 townhouses with central solar radiator space heating, PV, R-28 closed-cell spray foam under slab and R-26 in advancedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_shaw_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69381Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69411New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69451New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: CDC Realty, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with ducts in insulated attics, solar water heating, tight air sealing, and rigid foam exterior sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cdc_realty_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69471New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69481New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Grupe, Rocklin, CaliforniaThis builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Builldings to design HERS-54 homes that included PV roof tiles, SmartVent night ventilation cooling; and FreshVent continuous ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_grupe_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:59:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69491New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69501New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes, Seaford, DelawareThis builder worked with IBACOS to design HERS-49 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts in insulated crawl spaces, raised heel trusses, dehumidifiers, and central manifold plumbing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_insight_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68971Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68981Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68921Technology Solutions Case Study: Duct in Conditioned Space in a Dropped Ceiling or Fur-down, Gainesville, FloridaForced-air distribution systems (duct systems) typically are installed out of sight for aesthetic reasons, most often in unconditioned areas such as attics or crawlspaces. Any leakage of air to or frohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_ducts_dropped_ceiling_furdown.pdf9/19/2014 6:02:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68931Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69331Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69111DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes — Kaltenbach Residence, Clinton, WAThis home on Whidbey Island won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home scores HERS 37 without PV or HERS -13 with 10 kW PV, enough to power the hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_CliftonView_Katlenbach%209-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:39:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69131DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: John Hubert Associates — EXIT-0 House, North Cape May, NJThis house is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder and won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 1,871-ft2 home features advanced-framed above-grade walls https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_JohnHubert_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:57:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69211DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: M Street Homes — Smartlux on Greenpark, Houston, TXThis builder certified its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and won a Production Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. It is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_M%20Street_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:39:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69241DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes — Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis builder was honored for Most DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Built in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. By July 2014, Palo Duro had completed 152 homes since the program began in 2013 (under the orhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Palo_Duro_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 11:07:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70071Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily Construction Fire-resistance rated (or area separation) wall assemblies present a great difficulty in air sealing/compartmentalization, particularly in townhouse construction. To address this challenge, Building Shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_multifamily.pdf1/19/2015 6:05:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69841Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70451New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70301EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70511Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70361Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70371Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70151DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70171Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68651Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68821Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68571Maximizing Information from Residential Measurements of Volatile Organic CompoundsContinually changing materials used in home construction and finishing can introduce new chemicals or changes in the VOC profile in residential air and the trend towards tighter homes can lead to highhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6120e-maximizing_information_from_residential-final.pdf8/14/2013 6:38:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68591Protocol for Maximizing Energy Savings and Indoor Environmental Quality Improvements when Retrofitting ApartmentsThe current focus on building energy retrofit provides an opportunity to simultaneously improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Toward this end, we developed a protocol for selecting packages of rhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6147e-protocol_for_maximizing_energy_savings.pdf8/14/2013 6:57:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68621Pollutant exposures from unvented gas cooking burners: A Simulation-based Assessment for Southern CaliforniaResidential natural gas cooking burners (NGCBs) can emit substantial quantities of pollutants, and they are typically used without venting range hoods. In this study, LBNL researchers quantified polluhttp://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/wp-content/uploads/122/1/ehp.1306673.pdf8/14/2013 7:36:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68501Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Retrofits in Florida Homes - Central and South Florida HomesIn this pilot project, the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction and Florida Power and Light are collaborating to retrofit a large number of homes using a phased approach https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_phased_retrofits_florida.pdf8/8/2014 7:17:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68311Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68281Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67681Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Energy Savings in All-Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy-saving measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, and evaluates those solutions to improve efficiency of affordable houshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_electric_housing_northwest.pdf4/2/2014 6:43:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67511Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675812014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68071Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67971Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67851BEopt-CA (Ex): A Tool for Optimal Integration of EE, DR and PV in Existing California HomesThis project targeted the development of a software tool, BEopt-CA (Ex) (Building Energy Optimization Tool for California Existing Homes), that aims to facilitate balanced integration of energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_ex_california.pdf 5/7/2014 11:38:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66091Ground Source Heat Pump Sub-Slab Heat Exchange Loop Performance in a Cold ClimateThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heat_exchange_loop_cold.pdf12/2/2013 7:21:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66041DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66071DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66201Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66241Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66301Best Practices Case Study: Imagine Homes - Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TXThis case study describes Imagine Homes, who met Builders Challenge criteria on more than 200 homes in San Antonio with rigid foam exterior sheathing, ducts and air handler in conditioned space in a shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_imagine_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:24:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66351Best Practices Case Study: Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Webb, Las Vegas DivisionCase study of Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division, who certified nearly 1,200 homes to the DOE Builders Challenge between 2008 and 2012. All of the homes by Las Vegas’ biggest builder achieved HERS scores https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pultedelwebb_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 2:44:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66371Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66381Best Practices Case Study: Tindall Homes - Princeton, NJ, Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJCase Study of Tindall Homes, who worked with Building America to design an optimal package including advanced framing, insulated precast concrete basement walls, polyurethane foam in the walls, and R-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tindall_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 2:58:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66401Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66511Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66141Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Group Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit for 30% Energy Savings, Washington, D.C.Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_group_home_retrofit.pdf12/10/2013 12:00:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67121Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67131Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67041No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67231Building America Top Innovations 2012: Moisture and Ventilation Solutions in Hot, Humid Climates: Florida Manufactured HousingThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America researchers who visited 24 manufactured home factories between 1996 and 2003 to investigate moisture problems while imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1g_ba_innov_floridamanufacturedhousing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:01:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67321Building America Top Innovations 2012: National Residential Efficiency Measures DatabaseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, which contains performance characteristics and cost estimates for nearly 3,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2a_ba_innov_natlresidefficiencymeasuresdb_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:46:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67381Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67481Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67491Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66851Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66561Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66571Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70621Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70721Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70731Greenbelt Homes Pilot Program: Summary of Building Envelope Retrofits, Planned HVAC Equipment Upgrades, and Energy SavingsIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. GHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt-homes-pilot-program.pdf5/26/2015 5:13:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70801Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70811Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70831Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70851Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70531Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70941Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71361Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71371Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72101DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72121DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72131DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72141DOE ZERH Case Study: New Town Builders, Town Homes at Perrin's Row, Wheat Ridge, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project with 26 units in the cold climate that got a HERS 54 without PV, or HERS 28 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/NewTown_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:46:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72151DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72161DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72171DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72041DOE ZERH Case Study: Glastonbury Housesmith, Hickory Drive, South Glastonbury, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 29 without PV -23 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with 5.5 blown fiberglass and 2.75” rihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Glastonbury_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:41:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72061DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72071DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72001DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72011DOE ZERH Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Marine Drive and Port Hadlcok, Coupeville and Port Hadlock WACase study of two DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the marine climate that got HERS 39 and 38 without PV or HERS 2-12 and -9 with PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 10.25” SIP roof; https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CVH_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:12:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72021DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71971DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71891New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71461Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73811Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73781Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73701NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73721Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73331Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74891HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Emerald Star, Seatlle, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 45 without PV or HERS 0 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_dwell_092716.pdf10/13/2016 4:59:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72201Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72261Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72911Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72831Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72881Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73291Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit analyzed building, energy, and financial program data as well as other public and private https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65082.pdf2/29/2016 2:20:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73251Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73051Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73161Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM7Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55531375Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7327757Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5125408Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7332200Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
7365123Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661642Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661340New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517631Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484226High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
701619DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740818Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
742917Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484317High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
741015Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
741313Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334912Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
768312U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
702312Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
792111Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
740911Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
713611Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
763810Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46639Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76109Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73839Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71349Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47498Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33468Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66248Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33477Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33487Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33507Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65847Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66857Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67837Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69807Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57067Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70287Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33776Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34296High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74076Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73286Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72206Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72766Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81276Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70936Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65246Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69376Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67846Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67676Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68086Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68446Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67296Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34205Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33665Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79205Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76395Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72775Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73205Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73215Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73225Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73235Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72905Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73405Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67105Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66555Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66675Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65495Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65555Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65635Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67965Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68265Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68275Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67625Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69765Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
6445556th & Walnut - A Philly Gut Rehab DevelopmentLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the U.S. Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have behttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/56th_walnut_rehab.pdf8/7/2013 12:50:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64745Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59745Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60705Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59285Measure Guideline: Transitioning to a Tankless Water HeaterThis measure guideline provides information to help residential builders and retrofitters with the design, specification, selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance issues of transitionihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_tanklesswh.pdf 9/25/2012 11:40:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71245Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71285Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70805Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69785Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71465Reducing Residential Peak Electricity Demand with Mechanical Pre-Cooling of Building Thermal MassThis study uses an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modelling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-cooling of building thermal mass to shift electricity loads away from thttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_reducing_residential_peak_electricity_demand_with_mechanical_pre-cooling_of_building_thermal_mass.pdf8/10/2015 5:56:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71575A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33714Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33624Cambridge Homes Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mix of Housing Types New houses designed by Cambridge Homes in Crest Hill, Illinois save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" design to the entire home product line.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47414Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34314Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34154Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34724Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73184Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73684Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74054Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74064Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73844Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74654Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73164Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73244Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76414Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76334Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76474Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76534Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76544Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77444Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76724Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76824Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71754Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71554Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71814Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71934High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71944Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71884Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69884Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69994Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70204High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70404Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70484Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70494New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70504Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70564Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71234Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59414Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59464Building America Summer 2012 Technical Update Meeting ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Summer Technical Update Meeting, held on July 24-26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/2012_technical_update_mtg.pdf10/11/2012 2:43:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48464Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47624Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47964Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50184Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48384Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61064Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61324Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59754Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64704Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64834Energy Savings From System Efficiency Improvements in Iowa’s HVAC SAVE ProgramThe objective of this project is to explore the energy savings potential of maximizing furnace and distribution system performance by adjusting operating, installation, and distribution conditions. Thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/iowa_hvac_save_project.pdf9/20/2013 10:54:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65024Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69724Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69384Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68094Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68614Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68944Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65624Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66584Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67034Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34483The reHABITAT Guide: For Energy- and Resource-Efficient Retrofit StrategiesThis guide seeks to advance the goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Existing Residential Buildings Program (ERBP): to develop approaches that will enable the housing retrofit industry to deliver ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36057.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33743Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33453Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76773Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76783Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76603Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74643Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76423Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78893Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80603DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72913Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72923Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72833Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72883Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72513Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72213Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72183DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72193Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74663Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73863Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73733Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73783Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73193Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73153New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73343Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66743New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67413New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67503New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65483Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65813Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68893Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68923Technology Solutions Case Study: Duct in Conditioned Space in a Dropped Ceiling or Fur-down, Gainesville, FloridaForced-air distribution systems (duct systems) typically are installed out of sight for aesthetic reasons, most often in unconditioned areas such as attics or crawlspaces. Any leakage of air to or frohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_ducts_dropped_ceiling_furdown.pdf9/19/2014 6:02:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68323West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67693Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69433Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69283DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69293DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69313Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69063Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69203DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69753Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69833Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64673Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64773Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65333Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65373Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64423Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62753Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62803Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62393Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59983Hot Water Distribution System Model EnhancementsThis project involves enhancement of the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer. Recent laboratory testing efforts have indicated that the modeling of radiant heathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_dist_model.pdf11/28/2012 12:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60543Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47953Water Management Details for Residential BuildingsThis report explains the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_management_residential.pdf12/7/2010 3:07:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48573Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47893Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48193Critical Seal (Spray Foam at Rim Joist)This information sheet explains air leakage that occurs at the rim joist and how to remedy this problem.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/critical_seal.pdf12/8/2010 7:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51933Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54133Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70943Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70953Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70883New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70383Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70823Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70853Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70173Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69893Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69903Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69853Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69963Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72033DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71923Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72103DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72143DOE ZERH Case Study: New Town Builders, Town Homes at Perrin's Row, Wheat Ridge, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project with 26 units in the cold climate that got a HERS 54 without PV, or HERS 28 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/NewTown_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:46:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33652Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33732Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33852Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33872Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34002Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34792Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46822Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47032High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38452Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34872Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34882Prairie Crossing Homes: Building America houses that use half as much energyThis document describes the development of Prairie Crossing Homes, Chicago, which are houses that cost almost 50% less to heat and cool.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26261.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47472Prairie Crossing CommunityPrairie Crossing became the first community-scale Building America project in the country in 1996. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/prairie_crossing_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73702NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73712Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73992Business Metrics for High-Performance Homes: A Colorado Springs Case StudyThe building industry needs to understand how energy ratings can impact homebuilders. Of interest is how energy efficiency may or may not have a positive impact on homebuilders’ business success. Focuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65070.pdf4/26/2016 4:13:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73852Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73802Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72162DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72262Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72752Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72372Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72892Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72932Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73172Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73042New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79362Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76342Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsOriginally published in February 2016, this revision contains an added section called 'Evaluation of Complete Central System Replacement with Inverter-Driven Heat Pump,' which presents the designs andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/67009.pdf3/21/2017 6:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76592Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76302Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76322Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space-Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use -- Central Florida Lab HomeThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWHs,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65358.pdf3/21/2017 6:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76712Summer Indoor Heat Pump Water Heater Evaluation in a Hot-Dry ClimateHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64082.pdf6/9/2017 2:14:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76762Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77472A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77542Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77742DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77752DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77762DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77782DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77792DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72092DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72002DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72022DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71892New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71972DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71952Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71562Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71472Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69922Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69932New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Shore Road Project - Old Greenwich, ConnecticutThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Old Greenwich, CT, that scored HERS 40 without PV and HERS 27 with PV. This 4,100 ft2 custom home has 13-inch ICF basement walls and 11-inch Ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_MurphyBrosConstruction_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70132DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70512Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70342Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily ConstructionThe 2012 IECC has an airtightness requirement of 3 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals test pressure for both single-family and multifamily construction in Climate Zones 3-8. Other programs (LEED, ASHRhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compartmentalization_methods_multifamily.pdf 3/19/2015 5:52:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70362Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69952Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70252Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70262Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70872DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70582Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70812Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70622Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70632Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70722Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70752New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70922Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71422Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns for New Instrument StandardsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/chris_stratton_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flowmeasurement_methods_for_residential_hvacreturns_for_new_instrument_standards_0.pdf8/10/2015 4:52:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71452Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54152Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower AssembliesDue to the high concentrations of water and the consequential risk of water damage to the home’s structure a comprehensive water management system is imperative to protect the building assemblies undehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_tub_shower.pdf12/16/2011 5:36:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57282Measure Guideline: Ventilation CoolingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information on a cost-effective solution for reducing cooling system energy and demand in homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates. This guidehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_vent_cooling.pdf5/11/2012 11:23:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55952Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58872Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55932Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing HomesThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for builders, contractors, homeowners, and policy-makers. This document is intended to explore the issues surrounding heat pump water heaters (HPWHshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hpwh.pdf3/7/2012 3:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58662Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59022Verification and Validation of EnergyPlus Conduction Finite Difference and Phase Change Material Models for Opaque Wall AssembliesPhase change materials (PCMs) represent a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have the capabilityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_cond_pcmm.pdf8/20/2012 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906240% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47902Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations and Emission Rates in New Manufactured and Site-Built HousesThis study was conducted with the primary objective of characterizing and comparing the airborne concentrations and the emission rates of total VOCs and selected individual VOCs, including formaldehhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/voc_emissions_new_houses.pdf12/6/2010 5:41:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48022Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47532ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49292Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49312Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61052Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60902Assessing the Energy Savings of Tankless Water Heater Retrofits in Public HousingThis report describes the methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110 unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.The gas-fired tanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tanklesswh_energy_savings.pdf2/1/2013 6:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62022Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59992Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United StatesThis analytical study examines the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed prior to 1980 (Pre-Code) in fourteen U.S. cithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofits_precode.pdf 11/30/2012 6:31:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60762Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. ClimatesTraditional thermal designs of building envelope assemblies are based on static energy flows, yet building envelopes are subject to varying environmental conditions. This mismatch between the steady-shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/phasechange_materials_south.pdf1/20/2013 10:49:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60772Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60782Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62692Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63542Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64732Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65342Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65352Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64852Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in Chicagoland - Second Year of Data CollectionSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steam_balancing_multifamily2.pdf 9/20/2013 11:10:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69842Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69772New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69192DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting — The Preserve, New Paltz, NYThese super-insulated homes all have R-22 insulated concrete form walls, R-20 closed-cell spray form under the slab, ground source heat pump, tight air sealing, and more—helping this builder to win a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Greenhill_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:12:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69732Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69252DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69672New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69222DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes — Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZThe builder has certified 20 homes to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program and plans are underway for 50 more. Winner of a Production Builder prize in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the homes achiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Mandalay_09-19-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:51:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68962Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68972Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67702Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67872Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67972Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68302Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68312Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68932Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66082Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65662Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65672Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66152Technology Solutions Case Study: Air-To-Water Heat Pumps with Radiant Delivery in Low Load Homes, Tucson, Arizona and Chico, CaliforniaSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_airtowater_heatpumps.pdf12/10/2013 2:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66192Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66312Best Practices Case Study: Insight Homes - Seaford, DE, Deep Creek, DECase Study of Insight Homes who built 36 identical houses, three at a time, with increasing energy-efficiency measures in each generation until they arrived at the most cost-effective mix. Advanced frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_insight_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:29:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65062Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66012DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67592Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67152Building America Top Innovations 2012: Tankless Gas Water Heater PerformanceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that shed light on how real-world water usage affects energy saving estimates of high-efficiency water heating syhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_2a_ba_innov_tanklessgaswaterheater_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:48:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67122Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66212Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66512Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66772Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67082Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66962Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38111Albuquerque Revamps Funding and HousingA fact sheet that details Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its plan to update public housing to be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/albuquerque_final102604.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38141Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38311Building America Builders Challenge - Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Web, Las Vegas DivisionBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Pulte Las Vegas, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using improved insulation, engineered duct design, and sealed envelope.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_spotlight_pulte.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38361Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38371Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: ChicagoHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_c_chicago_dec08v2_r4.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38391Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Dry Climate: PhoenixHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hd_phoenix_dec08v2_r3.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38541Best Practices Solar Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Armory Park del Sol - Tucson, AZBuilding America factsheet on JW Miller, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using solar photovoltaics and hot water, efficient HVAC and duct system, and tankless water heater.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_jwmiller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40681Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, WisconsinThis Building America Builders Challenge home features efficiency upgrades of geothermal heat pump, PV, solar hot water, and added insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_timobrien.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41121Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ferrier Custom Homes, Dallas, TexasThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ferrier_spotlight.pdf2/4/2010 6:31:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47401Concord Cape PrototypeThis case study describes a house that is designed to achieve an 87% reduction in source energy use when compared to the 2009 Building America Benchmark, and features high-R walls, roof, and foundatiohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:15:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46651Example Procedures for Developing Acceptance-Range Criteria for BESTEST-EXThis document provides an example procedure for establishing acceptance-range criteria to assess results from software undergoing BESTEST-EX. This example method for BESTEST-EX is a modified version ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_procedures.pdf9/21/2010 10:04:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46671Summary of Gaps and Barriers for Implementing Residential Building Energy Efficiency StrategiesThis report presents the key gaps and barriers to implementing residential energy efficiency strategies in the U.S. market, as identified in sessions at the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Americhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/49162.pdf9/21/2010 10:41:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34801Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside, Elk Grove, CaliforniaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Lakeside Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35306.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34561Ryan Homes and the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings This document describes the Carborne Home in Rochester, New York, which is designed as a highly energy-efficient home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26476.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34651Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34741Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34771Northern Texas Builds Its First Zero Energy HomeThis fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36790.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34781Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34191Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34331Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34351Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34391Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34401Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Adams View: System Retrofit Research Report and Case Study Summary The Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) is working to rehabilitate single family homes (two to four bedrooms) in its Adams View project using public and tax credit financing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38263.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33991EcoVillage Cleveland at 58th St., Cleveland, Ohio EcoVillage Cleveland works under the Building America premise that high performance homes must be sustainable both environmentally and economically.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31676.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33791Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33551Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 2009 To track progress toward aggressive multi-year, whole-house energy savings goals of 40%–70% and on-site power production of up to 30%, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Buildings Programhttp://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/47246.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33561Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33431Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78551Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77531Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76741Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76481Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76571Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76371Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76441Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76461Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79391HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79401HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80301DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Addison Homes, The Emery, Greer, SCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 43 without PV, with 2x6 advanced framed walls, an insulated daylight basement, a sealed ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_addisonemery_013017.pdf5/3/2019 5:52:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80311DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Amaris Homes, Dominica Way, Maplewood, MNCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 13 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls, an insulated basement, a vented attic, and an air-source heathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_amarisdominicia_013017.pdf5/6/2019 10:51:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80581DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Sunroc Homes, Morton Road, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a hot humid climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with foam-filled concrete block walls with exterior rigid foam, a ventedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_sunroc_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:21:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73061New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73141Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73261Using Retrofit Nail Base Panels to Expand the Market for Wall UpgradesThis project evaluated the effectiveness and affordability of integrating retrofit insulated panels into a re-siding project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65183.pdf2/29/2016 11:53:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73301Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73311Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72151DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72271Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72171DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74631Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73721Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73791Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73671Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73421Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73331Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66991Cascade Apartments: Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington (marine climate.)This research ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cascade_multifamily_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 5:51:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67001Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66861Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67041No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67071Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Passive Room-to-Room Air Transfer, Fresno, California In this project, IBACOS, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, assessed a strategy for providing conditioned air to bedrooms when the bedroom doors are closed and measured potential thermhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_passive_air_transfer.pdf2/27/2014 12:21:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66571Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66761Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66661Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67131Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67141Building America Top Innovations 2012: Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that found moving ductwork into the home’s conditioned space can save 8%-15% on energy costs, improve comfort, rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1g_ba_innov_ductsconditionedspace_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:44:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67111Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67311Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67331Building America Top Innovations 2012: House Simulation Protocols (the Building America Benchmark)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored House Simulation Protocols, which have helped ensure consistent and accurate energy-efficiency assessments for tens of thousanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2b_ba_innov_housesimulationprotocols_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:50:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67371Building America Top Innovations 2012: Vapor Retarder ClassificationThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research in vapor retarders. Since 2006 the IRC has permitted Class III vapor retarders like latex paint (see list above) in all climate zones uhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3b_ba_innov_vaporretarderclassification_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:16:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67271Building America Top Innovations 2012: ENERGY STAR for Homes SupportThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America’s technical support to ENERGY STAR for Homes, which has labeled more than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes that have delivered $23https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3a_ba_innov_energystarforhomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 2:37:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67481Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67611Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675812014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66021DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66041DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66051DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66061DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Ellenton, Florida In this 18-home community, all homes are LEED Platinum and meet ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 requirements, HERS 23–53. Half way through the project, Habitat for Humanity heard about the DOE Challenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Manatee_HabitatForHumanity_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:08:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65891DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65961DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Custom House, Devens, MassachusettsThis single-family home features a superinsulated shell with 12-inch double walls filled with open cell spray foam, as well as R-5 triple-pane windows. The 18.33 kW photovoltaic system can produce alhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Transformation_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:42:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65971DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Downers Grove, IllinoisThis single-family home built in a peat bog has underground storage tanks and drainage tanks, blown fiberglass insulation, coated rigid polyisocyanurate, and flashing. The 3,600-square-foot custom homhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:20:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65981DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Garbett Homes, Herriman, Utah As the first net zero-energy production home certified in Utah, this house incorporates two 94% efficient tankless water heaters and two roof-mounted solar panels that preheat the home's water supply.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Garbett_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:35:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65071Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/11/2013 3:55:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65081New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65501Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65571New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Affordable Cold Climate Infill Housing with Hybrid Insulation Approach, Wyandotte, MichiganEven builders who are relatively new to energy-efficient construction can consistently reach a target whole house airtightness of 1.5 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals (ACH50) with high R-value enclohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_affordable_infill.pdf11/11/2013 7:17:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66351Best Practices Case Study: Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Webb, Las Vegas DivisionCase study of Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division, who certified nearly 1,200 homes to the DOE Builders Challenge between 2008 and 2012. All of the homes by Las Vegas’ biggest builder achieved HERS scores https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pultedelwebb_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 2:44:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66371Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66381Best Practices Case Study: Tindall Homes - Princeton, NJ, Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJCase Study of Tindall Homes, who worked with Building America to design an optimal package including advanced framing, insulated precast concrete basement walls, polyurethane foam in the walls, and R-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tindall_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 2:58:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66391Best Practices Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes -Gainesville, FLCase study of Tommy Williams Homes who has continued to outsell the competition with sales increasing despite the recession thanks to a systems-engineering approach developed with DOE’s Building Amerihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tommywilliams_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66431Best Practices Case Study: William Ryan House - Tampa Division, Tampa, FLCase study of William Ryan Homes, who cut energy use to achieve HERS scores of 65 to 70 on nine floor plans that will be featured in 277 homes in central Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_williamryan_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:28:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66201Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66271Best Practices Case Study: David Weekley Homes - Eagle Springs and Waterhaven, Houston, TXCase study describing David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, has qualified more than 1,240 homes for the DOE Builders Challenge. Advanced framed 2x6 walls with open headers and two-stud corners allow https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_david_weekley_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:07:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66301Best Practices Case Study: Imagine Homes - Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TXThis case study describes Imagine Homes, who met Builders Challenge criteria on more than 200 homes in San Antonio with rigid foam exterior sheathing, ducts and air handler in conditioned space in a shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_imagine_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:24:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66181Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68951Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily BuildingsIn 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community unvented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdalehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_crawlspace_retrofits.pdf9/23/2014 1:00:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68641Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68651Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68821Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68351Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68361Technology Solutions Case Study: Capillary Break Beneath a Slab: Polyethylene Sheeting over Aggregate, Southwestern Pennsylvania In this project, Building America team IBACOS worked with a builder of single- and multifamily homes in southwestern Pennsylvania (climate zone 5) to understand its methods of successfully using polyehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_capillary_break.pdf7/17/2014 6:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68391Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Residential Integrated Heat Pump Water HeatersThis paper explores the laboratory performance of five integrated Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) across a wide range of operating conditions representative of U.S. climate regions. HPWHs are expectedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_hpwh.pdf7/22/2013 12:07:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68401Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68491Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68561Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68591Protocol for Maximizing Energy Savings and Indoor Environmental Quality Improvements when Retrofitting ApartmentsThe current focus on building energy retrofit provides an opportunity to simultaneously improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Toward this end, we developed a protocol for selecting packages of rhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6147e-protocol_for_maximizing_energy_savings.pdf8/14/2013 6:57:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68601Predicting Backdrafting and Spillage for Natural-Draft Gas Combustion Appliances: Validating VENT-IIVENT-II is a computer program designed to provide detailed analysis of natural draft and induced draft combustion appliance vent-systems (i.e., furnace or water heater). This program is capable of prehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6193e.pdf8/14/2013 7:03:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68281Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68071Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67861Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67731Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67811Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67821Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69231DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Cobblestone Homes — 2014 Model Home, Midland, MIThis builder's first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, scored HERS 49 without PV or HERS 44 with 1.4 kW of PV, and served as a prototype and https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Cobblestone_09-19-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:29:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: The Imery Group — Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GAThe first certified Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia was honored in the Custom Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 2,811-ft2, two-story custom home has 2x6 advanced framed wahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_ImeryGroup%2009-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:49:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69331Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69361Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69451New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: CDC Realty, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-54 homes with ducts in insulated attics, solar water heating, tight air sealing, and rigid foam exterior sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cdc_realty_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69701Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69261DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69271DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69511New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: John Wesley Miller, Tucson, ArizonaThis builder worked with the National Association of Home Builders Research Center to build two net-zero energy homes with foam-sheathed masonry walls, low-E windows 2.9 ACH50 air sealing, transfer grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_jwmiller_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:16:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69531New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions, Vancouver, WashingtonThis builder worked with WSU Energy Extension/Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction to design HERS-65 homes with ducts in conditioned space, site grading and drain piping,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_new_traditions_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:25:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69601New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Shaw Construction, Aspen, ColoradoThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design affordable HERS-54 townhouses with central solar radiator space heating, PV, R-28 closed-cell spray foam under slab and R-26 in advancedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_shaw_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64911Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64931Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65001Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65031Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65411Measure Guideline: Implementing a Plenum Truss for a Compact Air Distribution SystemThis Measure Guideline presents the steps to implement a compact duct system inside an attic bulkhead (plenum truss) of a one-story, slab-on-grade home. In a compact duct design, ductwork runs are redhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_plenumtruss_air_distribution.pdf11/1/2013 12:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65421Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and MonitoringThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to implement andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heat_retrofits_multifamily.pdf 11/1/2013 12:41:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65431Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65441Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64761Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home RetrofitsThe Partnership for Home Innovation developed a construction quality process for new and existing high performance homes (HPH) in which high performance goals are established, specifications to meet thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_construction.pdf9/4/2013 5:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64441Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64651Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy RetrofitUnder this project, Newport Partners (as part of the BA-PIRC research team) evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-plachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bay_ridge_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 1:43:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63551The Next Step Toward Widespread Residential Deep Energy RetrofitsThe complexity of deep energy retrofits warrants additional training to successfully manage multiple improvements that will change whole house air, heat, and moisture flow dynamics. The home performanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/widespread_deep_energy_retrofits.pdf7/30/2013 6:27:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62711Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62881Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63151Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseCommissioning of instrumentation and limited short-term testing have been completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California. This house is intended to be used as a laboratory in whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/commissioning_fresno_retrofit.pdf7/9/2013 4:46:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63431Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63441Verifying a Simplified Fuel Oil Field Measurement ProtocolThe Better Buildings program is a U.S. Department of Energy program funding energy efficiency retrofits in buildings nationwide. The program is in need of an inexpensive method for measuring fuel oil https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fuel_oil_measurement.pdf7/19/2013 6:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63451Imagine Homes New Construction Occupied Test HouseThis report summarizes the research findings of a long-term monitoring plan to evaluate the performance of an energy-efficient home constructed in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Monitoring of the energy https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/imagine_homes_new.pdf7/22/2013 5:53:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60801External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60811High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60821Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in BuildingsThis study examines the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model, and its suitability for building simulations. The EMPD model is a compromise between the simple, inaccurate effective capacithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_moisture_penetration.pdf1/25/2013 11:22:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60881High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60891Improved Modeling of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for Energy CalculationsThis report presents improved air conditioner and heat pump modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools, with the goal of enabling more accurate evaluation of cost-effective equhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/modeling_ac_heatpump.pdf1/31/2013 2:39:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60211Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60351High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60421Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and ResponseThe focus of this project was to investigate the factors influencing consumer adoption of Home Energy Displays (HEDs) and to evaluate electricity consumption in households with basic HEDs versus enhanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_displays.pdf12/20/2012 5:19:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60451Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60531Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59821Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Martha’s Vineyard, MassachusettsThis report presents a cold climate project located in West Tisbury, Massachusetts, on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, that examines the relationships among very energy efficient single-family residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_homes_marthavineyard.pdf11/5/2012 10:41:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59841Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59881West Village Community: Quality Management Processes and Preliminary Heat Pump Water Heater PerformanceWest Village, a multi-use project underway at the University of California Davis, represents a ground-breaking sustainable community incorporating energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable genehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_hpwh.pdf 11/13/2012 1:53:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62141Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62221Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62371Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Control Strategies for Optimizing Performance and Comfort in Residential ApplicationsThis guide is intended for designers and installers of hydronic heating systems interested in maximizing the overall system efficiency of condensing boilers when coupled with baseboard convectors. It http://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_boiler_control_strategies.pdf 5/21/2013 5:55:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61411Laboratory Evaluation of Gas-Fired Tankless and Storage Water Heater Approaches to Combination Water and Space HeatingHomebuilders are exploring more cost-effective combined space and water heating systems (combo systems) with major water heater manufacturers that are offering pre-engineered forced air space heating https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_gasfired_tankless_storagewh.pdf3/27/2013 1:06:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61421Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61921New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant HomesQuadrant moved ducts and high efficiency furnace inside conditioned space on nearly all 300 customizable house plans. The builder uses dry, true factory-assembled walls, extensive air sealing, and jushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_residential_case_study_quadrant.pdf4/15/2013 6:14:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61011Measured Cooling Performance and Potential for Buried Duct Condensation in a 1991 Central Florida Retrofit HomeFSEC conducted energy performance monitoring of two existing residences in Central Florida that were undergoing various retrofits. These homes were occupied by FSEC researchers and were fully instrumehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_cool_perf.pdf2/25/2013 10:29:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60711Comfort, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Consumption in Low Energy HomesThis report documents the results of an in-depth evaluation of energy consumption and thermal comfort for two potential net zero-energy homes (NZEHs) in Massachusetts, as well as an indoor air qualityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_iaq_low_energy.pdf1/20/2013 9:46:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61311TaC Studios New Construction Test HouseAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tac_studios.pdf3/21/2013 6:35:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49491How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?This report presents measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers, those tested will http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1772-08.pdf1/17/2011 4:36:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50191Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50311Using EnergyPlus to Perform Dehumidification Analysis on Building America HomesThis study used EnergyPlus to investigate humidity issues on a typical mid-1990s reference home, a 2006 International Energy Conservation Code home, and a high-performance home in a hot-humid climate;https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_dehumid.pdf3/22/2011 12:19:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48581Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48591Whole House Mechanical Ventilation: A South Chicago Case StudyThis case study describes a neighborhood of efficient, healthy, sustainable, affordable homes in South Chicago, IL, that feature structural insulated panels (SIPs), condensing furnaces, sealed combusthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mechanical_ventilation.pdf12/16/2010 12:27:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48621J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes highly efficient features of homes built by Cherry & Sons Home Builders in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cherry_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 12:58:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48741WPPI GreenMax-Chambers Residence: Near Zero Energy Monitoring SummaryThis report discusses results of a study performed by the CARB team in partnership with WPPI Energy to monitor the energy performance of the Chambers GreenMax house for 15 months.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/near%20zero%20energy/WPPI%20GreenMax%201%20Monitoring%20Final%20Report.pdf12/17/2010 12:01:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48811Brainy MembraneThis article describes a vapor retarder that changes permeability with changing relative humidity provides added protection against moisture problems in exterior walls.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_Brainy%20Membrane.pdf12/17/2010 1:53:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48891ReVision Home: Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet discusses the heating and cooling upgrades to the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Trane.pdf12/20/2010 10:13:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48901ReVision Home: Tankless Water HeaterThis fact sheet discusses the tankless water heater installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Rinnai.pdf12/20/2010 10:17:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49221Low Cost Interior Duct Systems for High Performance Homes in Hot ClimatesThis report describes the advantages of well designed and constructed interior duct systems.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-451-10.pdf1/12/2011 4:29:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47521Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47641GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House PrototypeThis case study describes strategy for achieving zero net energy by lowering building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and using photovoltaic installahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/lewisville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 11:04:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47821Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48121Vapor Control Layer RecommendationsThis information sheet describes the level of vapor control required on the interior side of framed walls with typical fibrous cavity insulation (fibreglass, rockwool, or cellulose, based on DOE climahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_control_layer.pdf12/8/2010 5:05:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48281Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis information sheet explains how moving the duct work and air handlers inside the thermal enclosure of a building can help prevent energy loss.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ducts_conditioned.pdf12/10/2010 2:14:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48351Supplemental Humidity ControlThis information sheet offers general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/supplemental_humidity.pdf12/10/2010 3:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48471Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48501General Solar Thermal SpecificationThis fact sheet describes the benefits of solar hot water heating systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_thermal_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:11:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48531Tankless Water HeatersThis fact sheet gives an overview of function and energy-saving features of tankless water heaters.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tankless_water_heaters.pdf12/15/2010 7:07:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59101Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59121Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating SystemsThis document describes design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems (combination systems) used in residential buildings, based on field evaluahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combi_systems.pdf 9/5/2012 10:12:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59131Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power StripsPresented at the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings on August 12-17, 2012, this presentation reports on laboratory tests of 20 currently available advanced power strip products, whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_power_strips.pdf9/5/2012 10:21:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59141Energy Impacts of Nonlinear Behavior of PCM When Applied into Building EnvelopePresented at the ASME 2012 6th International Conference on Energy Sustainability & 10th Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference on July 23-26, 2012, this study analyzes the effects a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pcm_building_envelope.pdf9/5/2012 10:28:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58781Retrofitting Air Conditioning and Duct Systems in Hot, Dry ClimatesThis technical report describes CARB's work with Clark County Community Resources Division in Las Vegas, Nevada, to optimize procedures for upgrading cooling systems on existing homes in the area to ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_ac_duct_systems.pdf 7/19/2012 6:49:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55941Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall AssembliesThe Building Science Consortium held an Expert Meeting on Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies on July 30, 2011, at the Westford Regency Hotel in Westford, MA. This report outlhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_mass_masonry.pdf3/7/2012 4:17:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58911Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry WallsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for interior insulation assemblies that control interstitial condensation and durability risks; recommendations for acceptable thermal performance are ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_masonry.pdf8/7/2012 10:50:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59391Byggmeister Test Home: Cold Climate Multifamily Masonry Building Condition Assessment and Retrofit AnalysisThis report describes a retrofit project undertaken by Building Science Corporation and partner Byggmeister on a multifamily brick row house located in Jamaica Plain, MA. This project studied the row https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/byggmeister_test_home.pdf 10/2/2012 10:47:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59731Long-Term Results: New Construction Occupied Test House, Urbana, IllinoisFor this study, a house was designed and built to the Passive House (Passivhaus) Standard for low energy consumption. The house incorporates an airtight, super-insulated thermal enclosure, southern fahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/testhouse_urbana_il.pdf10/26/2012 6:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59431Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup KitIn 2011, the NAHB Research Center began assessing the needs and motivations of residential remodelers regarding energy performance remodeling. This report outlines: the current remodeling industry andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_perf_startup.pdf10/4/2012 7:21:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59451Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56581Measure Guideline: Summary of Interior Ducts in New Construction, Including an Efficient, Affordable Method to Install Fur-Down Interior DuctsThis document illustrates guidelines for the efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing, including the fur-up chase method, the fur-down chase method, and interior ducts positionedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ducts_new_con.pdf4/10/2011 6:04:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56651Expert Meeting Report: Achieving the Best Installed Performance from High-Efficiency Residential Gas FurnacesThis report describes a Building America expert meeting hosted on July 28, 2011, by the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) team. The purpose of this meeting was to identify installathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_resid_gas_furnaces.pdf4/11/2012 1:57:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57051Evaluation of Boulder, CO,SmartRegs Ordinance and Better Buildings ProgramUnder the SmartRegs ordinance in the city of Boulder, Colorado, all rental properties in the city must achieve an energy efficiency level comparable to a HERS Index of approximately 120 points or lowehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/boulder_smartregs.pdf4/25/2012 11:42:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57401Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58401Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58631Chicagoland Single-Family Housing CharacterizationIn this report, the PARR team identifies housing characteristics and energy use for fifteen housing types in the Chicagoland (Cook County, Illinois) region and specifies measure packages that provide https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chicagoland_housing_charac.pdf6/28/2012 6:02:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58651Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily BuildingsThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for owners, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other stakeholders in the multifamily building industry, and focuses on challenges found in existhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_sealing_attics.pdf7/6/2012 2:27:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54161Strategy Guideline: Advanced Construction Documentation Recommendations for High Performance HomesAs whole house energy efficiency increases, new materials and new systems require greater coordination and communication between industry stakeholders. This report presents four changes that are recomhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strat_guide_constr_doc.pdf12/16/2011 5:43:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54271Technical Highlight: Evaluation of Humidity Control Options in Hot-Humid Climate HomesThis technical highlight describes NREL research to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types in the hot-humid climate zone, and examine the impacts of various dehumidification equipmenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_humidity_control.pdf12/27/2011 6:59:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54121Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51891Expert Meeting Report: Simplified Space Conditioning Strategies for Energy Efficient HomesThe purpose of this expert meeting was to recap the current state of knowledge in the area of simplified space conditioning systems in new and retrofitted house, and to provide a peer review of IBACOShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_space_cond.pdf9/28/2011 7:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71381Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71391Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71411Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70911Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71331Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70771Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70781Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70791Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70731Greenbelt Homes Pilot Program: Summary of Building Envelope Retrofits, Planned HVAC Equipment Upgrades, and Energy SavingsIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. GHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt-homes-pilot-program.pdf5/26/2015 5:13:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70611Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70831Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70321Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70331Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70241Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70371Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70451New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70521Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70531Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes, Phase 2This report provides results from a second-phase research study of a phenomenon generally referred to as wind washing. Wind washing is the movement of unconditioned air around or through building therhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wind-washing-issues-florida-homes.pdf4/16/2015 3:52:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70141DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70151DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70001New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70071Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily Construction Fire-resistance rated (or area separation) wall assemblies present a great difficulty in air sealing/compartmentalization, particularly in townhouse construction. To address this challenge, Building Shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_multifamily.pdf1/19/2015 6:05:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69941Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United StatesCommunity-scale energy modeling and testing are useful for determining energy conservation measures that will effectively reduce energy use. To that end, IBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility dathttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_communityscale_modeling.pdf12/24/2014 2:32:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69971Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69981Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71531Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71541Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71791Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71871DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71961DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71991DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71911Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72061DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72121DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72131DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM8Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484252High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746451Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661344New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
661636Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746632Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342028Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746827Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746327Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517627Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746525Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484325High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
774423Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761020Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
512515Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337714Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
346413Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334912Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334611Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
620211Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
335910Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66589Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79209Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33859Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48589Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76838U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81278Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66678Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68658Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68998Using Whole-House Field Tests to Empirically Derive Moisture Buffering Model InputsBuilding energy simulations can be used to predict a building's interior conditions, along with the energy use associated with keeping these conditions comfortable. These models simulate the loads on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/using_whole_house_field_tests.pdf9/25/2014 10:36:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70528Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55538Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70167DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74137Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69297DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69617New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68307Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsMore than 1 million HUD-supported public housing units provide rental housing for eligible low-income families across the country. A survey of over 100 public housing authorities (PHAs) across the couhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/public_housing_retrofits.pdf 7/2/2014 7:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60787Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33877Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33797Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33487Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34727Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33717Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33507Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66856Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66556Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66416Best Practices Case Study: Treasure Homes, Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA Case study of Treasure Homes who installed solar panels on the roofs, plus extra insulation, roof sheathing with an integrated radiant barrier, rigid foam exterior insulation, and a Smart Vent night chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_treasure_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 3:19:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67486Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67706Spray Foam Exterior Insulation with Stand-Off FurringIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_standoff_furring.pdf4/2/2014 7:42:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67676Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74296Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74106Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76386Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34686Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65476Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Lake Elsinore, CaliforniThis report presents the long-term evaluation results from a hot-dry climate project that examines the room-to-room temperature conditions that exist in a high performance envelope, the performance ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_construction_lake_elsinore.pdf11/7/2013 4:29:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74055Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73205Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70565Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70585Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
675852014 Building America House Simulation ProtocolsAs Building America has grown to include a large and diverse cross-section of the home building and retrofit industries, it has become more important to develop accurate, consistent analysis techniquehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/house_simulation_protocols_2014.pdf3/26/2014 4:52:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67315Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67035Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68095Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68825Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68275Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House RetrofitThe Stockton house retrofit is a two-story Tudor style single family deep retrofit in the hot-dry climate of Stockton, CA. The home is representative of a deep retrofit option of the scaled home energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_dry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 7:00:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68965Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78895Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79215Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65495Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, FloridaDuctwork installed in unconditioned attics can significantly increase the overall heating and cooling costs of residential buildings. In fact, estimated duct thermal losses for single-family residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_buried_encaps_ducts.pdf11/11/2013 9:59:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65565New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64735Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65075Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis report presents the results of an energy performance and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Salishan phase 7 and demonstration homes were compared to Salishan phase 6 homes built to 2006 Washingtonhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings_in_energy-efficient_public_housing_pacific_nw.pdf10/11/2013 3:55:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65845Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60775Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60455Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64445Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54125Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58405Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34555Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34395Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47465National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program—Clark ResidenceIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with local utility company, National Grid, Massachusetts homes. This project involved the renovation of a 18th century Cape-style building ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_der_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46925High Performance Builder Spotlight: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis case study describes Green Coast Enterprises efforts to rebuild hurricane-ravaged New Orleans through Project Home Again.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/green_coast_enterprises.pdf10/22/2010 5:10:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33475Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33745Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76744Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78554Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77534Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69004Using the Beopt Automated Residential Simulation Test Suite to Enable Comparative Analysis Between Energy Simulation Engines: PreprintVerification and validation are crucial software quality control procedures to follow when developing and implementing models. This is particularly important because a variety of stakeholders rely on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_automated_sim_test.pdf9/25/2014 10:49:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69064Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68914Technology Solutions Case Study: Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System, New Smyrna, FloridaBuilder S.E. Volusia County Habitat for Humanity (SEVHFH) was interested in constructing a home to the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home standards. SEVHFH partners with DOE tehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_raised_ceiling_ducts.pdf9/19/2014 5:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68934Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68944Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69374Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69684Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69414New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68084Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68614Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68874Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67834Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68314Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66764Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66774Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66264Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69764Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69774New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily Dwellings, Upstate New YorkWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_iecc_airsealing_multifamily.pdf11/19/2014 11:42:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69894Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70514Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71244Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71284Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71364Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71804Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71814Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73044New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73274Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71954Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72914Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74084Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76394Mini-Split Heat Pump Evaluation and Zero Energy Ready Home SupportIBACOS worked with builder Imagine Homes to evaluate the performance of an occupied new construction test house following construction of the house in the hot, humid climate of San Antonio, Texas. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64855.pdf3/22/2017 12:42:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47394Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48024Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50484Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat PumpsThis Building America program report provides a detailed method for accurately measuring and monitoring performance of a residential mini-split heat pump, which will be used in high-performance retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mini_split_pumps.pdf4/19/2011 10:44:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52094Building America System Research Results: Innovations for High Performance HomesThis report provides a summary of key lessons learned from the first 10 years of the Building America program and also included a summary of the future challenges that must be met to reach the programhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_america_lessons_2006.pdf9/3/2011 11:43:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48804Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34354Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34424Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38254Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Kacin Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Kacin Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in cold climate using airtight envelope, efficient lighting, and tankless water heater. Evaluates cost ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_kacin_homes_cold.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38304Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FLBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Palm Harbor Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot-humid climate using solar hot water, spray foam insulation, and SEER14 HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_bimini_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38564Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 19, 2008To track progress toward aggressive multi-year whole-house energy savings goals of 40-70% and onsite power production of up to 30%, DOE's Residential Buildings Program and NREL developed the Building https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/44816.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38474Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57314Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis report describes the findings from research IBACOS conducted related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies who have made the decision to transition to whole house performhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_contractors.pdf5/11/2012 11:49:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60434Field Evaluation of Programmable ThermostatsPrior research suggests that poor programmable thermostats usability may prevent their effective use to save energy. The Fraunhofer team hypothesized that home occupants with high-usability thermostathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_eval_thermostats.pdf 12/20/2012 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62884Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63564Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62084Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62134Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction While the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012) has been adopted at a national level, only two cold climate states have adopted it as their new home energy code. Understanding the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/assessing_foundation_insulation_strategies.pdf 4/30/2013 2:50:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62374Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Control Strategies for Optimizing Performance and Comfort in Residential ApplicationsThis guide is intended for designers and installers of hydronic heating systems interested in maximizing the overall system efficiency of condensing boilers when coupled with baseboard convectors. It http://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_boiler_control_strategies.pdf 5/21/2013 5:55:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60534Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60804External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61324Measure Guideline: Air Conditioner Diagnostics, Maintenance, and ReplacementThis guideline responds to the need for an efficient means of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing faults in air conditioning systems in existing homes that are undergoing energy upgrades. Inadequathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_cond_diagnostics.pdf3/21/2013 6:43:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65594New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, ConnecticutBy working with builder partners on test homes, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program can vet whole-house building strategies and avoid potential unintended consequhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_performance_house.pdf11/12/2013 4:53:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65664Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64934Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64744Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64774Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64704Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65574New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Affordable Cold Climate Infill Housing with Hybrid Insulation Approach, Wyandotte, MichiganEven builders who are relatively new to energy-efficient construction can consistently reach a target whole house airtightness of 1.5 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals (ACH50) with high R-value enclohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_affordable_infill.pdf11/11/2013 7:17:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65434Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74093Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73343Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72753Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71493Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73223Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71373Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70943Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70403Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70493New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70613Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70743New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69833Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69853Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69953Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70323Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70203High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66193Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66203Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66963Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67073Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Passive Room-to-Room Air Transfer, Fresno, California In this project, IBACOS, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, assessed a strategy for providing conditioned air to bedrooms when the bedroom doors are closed and measured potential thermhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_passive_air_transfer.pdf2/27/2014 12:21:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67343Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Energy Optimization Analysis Method (BEopt)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored BEopt software, which ensures a consistent analysis platform and accurate simulations. Many BEopt algorithms have been adoptedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3a_ba_innov_beopt_011713_0.pdf3/5/2013 3:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67373Building America Top Innovations 2012: Vapor Retarder ClassificationThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research in vapor retarders. Since 2006 the IRC has permitted Class III vapor retarders like latex paint (see list above) in all climate zones uhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3b_ba_innov_vaporretarderclassification_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:16:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67383Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67493Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67693Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67823Technology Solutions Case Study: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Space Conditioning Energy and Moisture Levels in the Hot-Humid ClimateAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_infiltration_ventilation.pdf5/7/2014 11:12:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68323West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and EvaluationBuilding America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) worked with the University of California, Davis and the developer partner West Village Community Partnership (WVCP) to evaluathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_apartment_eval.pdf 7/2/2014 7:54:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67963Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67983Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68893Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68263Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69333Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69353Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69363Challenges of Achieving 2012 IECC Air Sealing Requirements in Multifamily DwellingsWhile previous versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) have included provisions to improve the air tightness of dwellings, for the first time, the 2012 IECC mandates compliance vhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenges_achieving_iecc_air_seal.pdf10/13/2014 10:01:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69693Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69703Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69713Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69723Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69383Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77543Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77473A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80603DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76783Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65513Technology Solutions Case Study: Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method of measuring air leakage is to perform single (or solo) blower door pressurization and/or depressurization test. In detached housing, the single blower door test measures leakaghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_predicted_envelope_leakage.pdf11/11/2013 10:32:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65553Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Multifamily Individual Heating and Ventilation Systems, Lawrence, MassachusettsThe conversion of an older Massachusetts building into condominiums illustrates a safe, durable, and cost-effective solution for heating and ventilation systems that can potentially benefit millions ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_multifamily_hvac.pdf11/11/2013 6:57:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65313Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65243Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65373Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65403Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64723Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65023Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65033Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65053Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy Retrofit, Annapolis, MarylandUnder this project, the BA-PIRC research team evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost-effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-place deep energy retrofit at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_bayridge_multifamily_retrofit.pdf10/11/2013 3:46:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65673Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66013DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66053DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60883High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64343Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery PackagesResidential energy retrofit activities are a critical component of efforts to increase energy efficiency in the U.S. building stock; however, retrofits account for a small percentage of aggregate enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_delivery_packages.pdf8/5/2013 7:25:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64423Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63433Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63453Imagine Homes New Construction Occupied Test HouseThis report summarizes the research findings of a long-term monitoring plan to evaluate the performance of an energy-efficient home constructed in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. Monitoring of the energy https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/imagine_homes_new.pdf7/22/2013 5:53:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64663Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/group_home_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 3:08:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64673Short-Term Test Results: Transitional Housing Energy Efficiency Retrofit in the Hot Humid ClimateThis project evaluates the renovation of a 5,800 ft2, multi-use facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot humid climate. An optimal package of retrofit measuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transitional_retrofit_hothumid.pdf8/27/2012 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60333Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59753Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59843Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory TestsBetter insulated and tighter homes can often use a single heating plant for both space and domestic water heating. These systems, called dual integrated appliances (DIA) or combination systems, can ophttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/labtests_combi_spacewh.pdf11/8/2012 6:09:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54133Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57063Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38483Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Green Home Solutions by Grupe, Lodi, CaliforniaThis is a Building America case study on a the first whole building energy efficiency retrofit project on an existing home conducted by Grupe's Green Home Solutions in Lodi, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_green_home_solutions.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38463Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38363Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support DocumentThis document provides guidance to U.S. home builders participating in Builders Challenge. To qualify for the Builders Challenge, a home must score 70 or less on the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_quality_criteria.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34823Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas; Building America This fact sheet describes the first Zero Energy Home built in northern Texas. It describes the energy efficiency features and their advantages, and discusses details of its construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34853Oakbrooke Patio Homes, Pulte Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota Pulte-Minnesota has been working with Building Science Consortium and Building America since 1996 to build homes for severe cold climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31670.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38193Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NMBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes the first true zero E-scale home in a hot-dry climate with ducts inside, R-50 attic insulation, rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_artistic_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38213Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Clarum Homes, Watsonville, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Clarum Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in marine climate using improved building envelope, radiant barrier, and solar photovoltaics.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_clarum_marine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38233Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - G.W. Robinson Builders, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on GW Robinson, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using right sized HVAC, air handler in conditioned space, and radiant barrier.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_gwrobinson_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34443The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34473The New American Home 2007 Orlando, FloridaThe New American Home demonstrates use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques, providing production homebuilders with a model for producing more https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39426.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34543Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34383Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34293High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34313Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34733Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Move In This document provides advice for healthy and affordable housing: practical recommendations for building, renovating, and maintaining housing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32116.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34743Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34753New American Home, Atlanta, Georgia--2002The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31470.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34803Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Lakeside, Elk Grove, CaliforniaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Lakeside Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35306.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48613Cost, Design, and Performance of Solar Hot Water in Cold-Climate HomesThis paper examines long-term performance of two solar hot water heating systems in the northern climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_cold_climate.pdf12/16/2010 12:47:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48473Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48073Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48773Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Housing Case StudyThis case study describes a partnership with Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity to renovate five Baltimore historic rowhouses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chfh_cross_street.pdf12/17/2010 12:57:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47963Guide to Insulating SheathingThis guide examines new methods of enclosure designs that provide high thermal performance and long-term durability but also take opportunities to reduce material use, simplify or integrate systems anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/guide_insulating_sheathing.pdf12/7/2010 3:15:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48143Vapor Permeance of Some Building MaterialsThis information sheet describes vapor permeance characteristics of the sheathing/cladding assembly as defined by the effective wet cup permeance of both the cladding and sheathing combined.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_permeance_chart.pdf12/8/2010 6:19:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47413Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33653Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33893Energy Efficiency Pays: Technology Fact SheetThis document describes how some homes in Atlanta, Georgia, have had energy efficient upgrades that help them save over 40% in utilities.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26290.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33553Building America Research Benchmark Definition, Updated December 2009 To track progress toward aggressive multi-year, whole-house energy savings goals of 40%–70% and on-site power production of up to 30%, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Buildings Programhttp://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/47246.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33563Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33433Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76772Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76482Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76602Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76722Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79462HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79502HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 38 without PV or HERS 4 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_ZEN_101618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:44:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80562DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: PepperTree Homes, Mad River Glen House, Waitsfield, VTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 18 with PV, with graphite enhanced SIPs walls and roof, ICF foundation, passive design, radiant https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_peppertreemadriverglen_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:08:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69302DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69422New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69202DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69252DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69262DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68982Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69282DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68632Effect of Fuel Wobbe Number on Pollutant Emissions from Advanced Technology Residential Water Heaters: Results of Controlled ExperimentsThe research summarized in this report is part of a larger effort to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of using liquefied natural gas in California. A difference of potential importance betwehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6626e_final.pdf8/14/2013 7:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68642Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68542Impact of Natural Gas Appliances on Pollutant Levels in California HomesThis report presents results from the first year of a 2-year study, investigating associations of five air pollutants (CO, NO2, NOX, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) with the presence of natural gas apphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/impact_of_natural_gas_appliances.pdf8/14/2013 6:11:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68902Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68292Energy Evaluation of a New Construction Pilot Community: Fresno, CaliforniaA new construction pilot community was constructed by builder-partner Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes based on a single occupied test house that was designed to achieve greater than 30% energy savings whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_construction_pilot_eva.pdf 7/2/2014 7:25:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68862Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67842Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68352Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68402Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68432Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_multifamily_buildings.pdf 8/1/2014 4:08:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68442Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67682Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Energy Savings in All-Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy-saving measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, and evaluates those solutions to improve efficiency of affordable houshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_electric_housing_northwest.pdf4/2/2014 6:43:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67732Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Madison ResidenceThis basement insulation project included a dimple mat conveying inbound moisture to a draintile, airtight spray polyurethane foam wall and floor insulation, and radiant floor heat installationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_upgrade.pdf4/23/2014 10:01:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67502New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67592Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67012Hybrid Wall Construction and Quality Control Issues in Wyandotte, MichiganThis report is the second report on the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 project in Wyandotte, MI, and documents refinements to the design, construction, and quality control for the highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hybrid_wall_construction_wyandotte.pdf2/25/2013 11:10:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67622Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67412New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67352Building America Top Innovations 2012: Model Simulating Real Domestic Hot Water UseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research that is improving domestic hot water modeling capabilities to more effectively address one of the largest energy uses https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3b_BA_Innov_ModelSimRealDHW_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:07:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67362Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67322Building America Top Innovations 2012: National Residential Efficiency Measures DatabaseThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, which contains performance characteristics and cost estimates for nearly 3,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2a_ba_innov_natlresidefficiencymeasuresdb_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:46:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67332Building America Top Innovations 2012: House Simulation Protocols (the Building America Benchmark)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored House Simulation Protocols, which have helped ensure consistent and accurate energy-efficiency assessments for tens of thousanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2b_ba_innov_housesimulationprotocols_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:50:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67132Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67222Building America Top Innovations 2012: Affordable High Performance in Production Homes: Artistic HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Artistic Homes, a successful New Mexico production builder, who went from code-minimum to under HERS 50 standard on every home, with optional PVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1e_ba_innov_artistichomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 12:55:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67252Building America Top Innovations 2012: Community Scale High Performance with Solar - Pulte HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Pulte Homes of Tucson’s work with Building America to apply a suite of energy-efficiency measures integrated with passive solar design and solarhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1i_ba_innov_pultehomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:20:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67262Building America Top Innovations 2012: Zero Net-Energy Homes Production Builder Business Case: California/Florida Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Grupe Homes of Sacramento’s work with Building America to design California’s first production-scale community of solar homes. The homes outsoldhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1j_ba_innov_ca_fl_productionbuilders_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:40:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67272Building America Top Innovations 2012: ENERGY STAR for Homes SupportThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America’s technical support to ENERGY STAR for Homes, which has labeled more than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes that have delivered $23https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3a_ba_innov_energystarforhomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 2:37:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67082Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66982Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Cascade Apartments - Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington, which resulted in annual energyhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/case_study_cascade_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 3:51:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67042No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66572Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66182Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66432Best Practices Case Study: William Ryan House - Tampa Division, Tampa, FLCase study of William Ryan Homes, who cut energy use to achieve HERS scores of 65 to 70 on nine floor plans that will be featured in 277 homes in central Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_williamryan_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:28:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66512Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66342Best Practices Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders - Pine Mountain, GACase study of Pine Mountain Builders who worked with DOE’s IBACOS team to achieve HERS scores of 59 on 140 homes built around a wetlands in Georgia. The team used taped rigid foam exterior sheathing ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pinemtn_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66282Best Practices Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises - Project Home Again, New Orleans, LACase study about Green Coast Enterprises, who received design assistance and analysis from Building America team Building Science Corporation to build 100 homes for New Orleans families displaced by Hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_green_coast_hothumid.pdf12/31/2012 10:13:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66312Best Practices Case Study: Insight Homes - Seaford, DE, Deep Creek, DECase Study of Insight Homes who built 36 identical houses, three at a time, with increasing energy-efficiency measures in each generation until they arrived at the most cost-effective mix. Advanced frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_insight_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:29:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66322Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69882Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter SelectionThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America research on HVAC air filter sizing that prompted a change in the California “Title 24” Energy Code requiring filter manufacturers, HVAC desihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/BA_innovations_2014__filter_sizing.pdf12/24/2014 9:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70152DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70272Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70362Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70592Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69962Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69972Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70002New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69322Field Test of Boiler Primary Loop Temperature ControllerBeyond these initial system efficiency upgrades are an emerging class of Advanced Load Monitoring (ALM) aftermarket controllers that dynamically respond to the boiler load, with claims of 10% to 30% ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_test_temp_controller.pdf10/8/2014 12:02:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69802Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70752New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70502Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70932Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70872DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70882New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71332Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71382Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71872DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71882Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71892New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71912Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73282Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73212Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73682Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71532Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72082DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72172DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72212Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71572A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71792Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71232Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72902Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73322Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73332Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73862Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76542Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76372Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76332Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33522Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33452Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33992EcoVillage Cleveland at 58th St., Cleveland, Ohio EcoVillage Cleveland works under the Building America premise that high performance homes must be sustainable both environmentally and economically.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31676.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34002Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34052Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall: January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 In most wall assemblies, connection details around windows have been the source of problems with water penetration into the building. This report describes how to install a window into a wall with inshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37583.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34062Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34092IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33642Cinco Ranch, Pulte Homes, Houston, Texas Pulte-Houston began constructing Building America prototype houses in late 2000. They have overcome many challenges to now produce outstanding energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31675.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33732Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47522Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47532ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47622Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48152Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48172Air Sealing WindowsThis information sheet addresses windows and may also be applied to doors and other pre-assembled elements installed in building enclosures that also perform an air barrier function. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing_windows.pdf12/8/2010 7:00:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48182Air Barriers—Tub, Shower and Fireplace EnclosuresThis information sheet describes how to seal large holes in the air barrier include bathtubs, showers, fireplace enclosures, and chimneys.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tub_fireplace_enclosure.pdf12/8/2010 7:12:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48012Review of Residential Ventilation Technologies This paper reviews current and potential ventilation technologies for residential buildings, including a variety of mechanical systems, natural ventilation, and passive ventilation. with particular emhttp://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-review-residential-ventilation-technologies/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/7/2010 3:47:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47882Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47952Water Management Details for Residential BuildingsThis report explains the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_management_residential.pdf12/7/2010 3:07:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48792The Challenges of Basement InsulationThis study explores how effective inside insulation systems are at keeping basements dry as well as warm.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_The%20Challenges%20of%20Basement%20Insulation.pdf12/17/2010 1:30:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48822ReVision Home: Building InsulationThis fact sheet describes the insulation used in the showcase ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/basf.pdf 12/17/2010 3:45:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49292Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34812Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: The Ultimate Family Home, Las Vegas, Nevada (Brochure)Brochure describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Ultimate Family Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35316.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34782Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34582State-of-the-Art Building Concepts Lower Energy Bills, Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, NevadaHouses built by Pulte Homes as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program in Las Vegas, Nevada, save money for the home owners by reducing electric air-conditioning costs and gashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31793.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34332Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34212Habitat Metro Denver -- Perfecting Award-Winning Affordable Homes Using Building America's Integrated Design Approach; Building America (Brochure)Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to supply quality housing to poor families while reducing their energy cost burden, especially in light of ever-increasing energy prices. Habitat Metro Denver partnered https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36102.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34452The New American Home: Las Vegas, Nevada -- 2003The New American Home is an annual showcase project designed by committee and co-sponsored by the National Association of Home Builder’s National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI) and Builder Maghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32944.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38242Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ideal Homes, Oklahoma City, OklahomaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ideal Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in mixed humid climate using airtight envelope, high insulation, and high-efficiency HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ideal_homes_mixed-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38202Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Centex Corporation, San Ramon, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Centex, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using advanced insulation techniques, engineered headers, and tankless water heatershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_centex_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38112Albuquerque Revamps Funding and HousingA fact sheet that details Albuquerque, New Mexico, and its plan to update public housing to be more energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/albuquerque_final102604.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38142Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38262Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, FloridaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, an energy-efficient home builder in hot humid climate using sealed ducts and radiant barrier. Evaluates cost impacts.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lakeland_habitat_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34712Prototype House Provides Test Case for Energy-Efficient Systems: Mitchell Homes - Pensacola, FloridaThis document describes the energy-efficient Mitchell Homes in Pensacola, Florida, which are energy efficient test houses utilizing a whole building approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27209.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46632Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55742Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential LightingThis report has been developed to provide a tool for the understanding and application of high performance lighting in the home. The strategies featured in this guide are drawn from recent advances inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guideline_high_perf_lighting.pdf2/27/2012 1:53:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59052Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development RoadmapThe market environment for solar water heating technology has changed substantially with the successful introduction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The addition of this energy-efficient technologhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_waterhtg_roadmap.pdf8/20/2012 6:54:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906240% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59452Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60262Practices and Processes of Leading High Performance Home Builders in the Upper MidwestThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team proposed this study to gain insight into the business, sales, and construction processes of successful high performance builders. The knowledge gainehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/practices_midwest_builders.pdf12/12/2012 10:09:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59292Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas HomesThe performance of three homes in San Antonio, Texas with identical floor plans and orientation were evaluated through a partnership between the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), CPS Energy, and Woohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/perf_sidebyside_txhomes.pdf 9/25/2012 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59942Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62342Building America Systems Integration Research Annual Report: FY 2012This Building America FY2012 Annual Report includes an overview of the Building America Program activities and the work completed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Building America ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_systems_integration_fy2012.pdf5/21/2013 5:42:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62062Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing PartnersWith assistance from the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and its Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Atlantic Housing Partners (AHP) has implemented a highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_hothumid_ahp.pdf4/24/2013 2:33:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60822Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in BuildingsThis study examines the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model, and its suitability for building simulations. The EMPD model is a compromise between the simple, inaccurate effective capacithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_moisture_penetration.pdf1/25/2013 11:22:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61422Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60762Cost Analysis of Simple Phase Change Material-Enhanced Building Envelopes in Southern U.S. ClimatesTraditional thermal designs of building envelope assemblies are based on static energy flows, yet building envelopes are subject to varying environmental conditions. This mismatch between the steady-shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/phasechange_materials_south.pdf1/20/2013 10:49:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60542Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66062DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Ellenton, Florida In this 18-home community, all homes are LEED Platinum and meet ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 requirements, HERS 23–53. Half way through the project, Habitat for Humanity heard about the DOE Challenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Manatee_HabitatForHumanity_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:08:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66032DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Production House, Devens, MassachusettsA collaboration with Building America team Building Science Corporation helped this builder win a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in 2013—a 2,508-ft2 home built on speculation in the Devens, MA, subdivihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TransformationProduction_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:16:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66042DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, New York Eleven new townhomes comply with EPA's airPLUS criteria and use EPA WaterSense-qualifying features. Foundation walls are insulated on the exterior with XPS insulation. Non-shared walls use wall panelshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:31:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65852Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65812Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete FormsThis Pacific Northwest National Laboratory project investigated insulating concrete forms—rigid foam, hollow walls that are filled with concrete for highly insulated, hurricane-resistant construction.https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/Insulating_Concrete_Forms.pdf11/21/2013 6:23:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65302Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Buried and Encapsulated DuctsIn this innovation profile, CARB research shows HVAC ducts that are encapsulated in closed-cell spray foam and buried in blown insulation in a vented attic meet the code requirements for ducts in condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-3_high_performance_ducts.pdf10/29/2013 4:15:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65632Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65962DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Custom House, Devens, MassachusettsThis single-family home features a superinsulated shell with 12-inch double walls filled with open cell spray foam, as well as R-5 triple-pane windows. The 18.33 kW photovoltaic system can produce alhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Transformation_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:42:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66082Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61052Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65092Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64892Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64902Short-Term Monitoring Results for Advanced New Construction Test House - Roseville, CaliforniaA builder (K. Hovnanian® Homes®), design consultant, and trades collaborated to identify a systems integrated measures package for a 2,253-ft² slab-on-grade ranch house to achieve a modeled energy savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_new_roseville.pdf9/23/2013 7:01:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64912Analysis of Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Measure PackagesThrough the Chicagoland Single Family Housing Characterization and Retrofit Prioritization report, the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit research team characterized 15 housing types in thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_homeperf_energystar.pdf9/23/2013 7:12:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65332Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Performance Furnace BlowersThis Top Innovations profile describes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's work with furnace blower design that led to the creation of a standard for rating blowers, credits for the use of good blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-4_high_performance_furnace_blower.pdf10/29/2013 4:46:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65342Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65582New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, MassachusettsIn 2009, Transformations, Inc. partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation (BSC) to build new net zero energy houses in three developments in Massachusetts. The company has been https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_transformations.pdf11/12/2013 4:49:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65442Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating SheathingIn this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_moisture_vapor_permeable.pdf11/1/2013 12:53:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76301Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76311Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75981Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76561Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76571Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76581Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76591Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76411Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76421Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76441Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76471Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74061Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74071Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73401Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73421Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73671Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72921Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72761Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72831Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72271Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72371Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71551Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71561Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73721Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73731Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73781Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73791Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73801Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73831Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73841Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73851Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73051Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73061New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73311Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73241Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71921Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71931High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71941Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71391Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71431A simplified model for estimating population-scale energy impacts of building envelope air-tightening and mechanical ventilation retrofitsChanging the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy. Large-scale changes to air exchange ratehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/publications/a-simplified-model-for-estimating-pop8/10/2015 5:33:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71441Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71471Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70951Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70921Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70631Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70721Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70771Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70781Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70791Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70801Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70811Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70831Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70851Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69781Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69871Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69901Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: HVAC Cabinet Air Leakage Test MethodThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes Building America-funded research by teams and national laboratories that resulted in the development of an ASHRAE standard and a standardized testing method https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_hvac_airleakage.pdf12/24/2014 10:15:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69931New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, PennsylvaniaThis case study describes a unique vocational program at Lancaster County Career Technology Center in Mount Joy, PA, where high school students are gaining hands-on construction experience in buildinghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_lancaster_greenhome3.pdf12/24/2014 12:46:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70071Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily Construction Fire-resistance rated (or area separation) wall assemblies present a great difficulty in air sealing/compartmentalization, particularly in townhouse construction. To address this challenge, Building Shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_multifamily.pdf1/19/2015 6:05:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70131DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69981Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70371Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70381Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70281Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70301EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70251Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70261Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66331Best Practices Case Study: New Tradition Homes - Landover Commons, Vancouver, WACase study of New Tradition Homes who saved 26% over Washington state’s energy code by moving ducts inside conditioned space, upgrading the furnace, increasing attic insulation to R-49, and improving https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_newtradition_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66291Best Practices Case Study: Grupe, Carsten Crossings, Rocklin CAThis case study describes a development of energy efficient and solar homes built by Grupe in Stockton, California.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_grupe_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:17:46 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66301Best Practices Case Study: Imagine Homes - Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TXThis case study describes Imagine Homes, who met Builders Challenge criteria on more than 200 homes in San Antonio with rigid foam exterior sheathing, ducts and air handler in conditioned space in a shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_imagine_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:24:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66371Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66271Best Practices Case Study: David Weekley Homes - Eagle Springs and Waterhaven, Houston, TXCase study describing David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, has qualified more than 1,240 homes for the DOE Builders Challenge. Advanced framed 2x6 walls with open headers and two-stud corners allow https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_david_weekley_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:07:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66231Measured Whole-House Performance of TaC Studios Test HomeAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wholehouse_tac_studio_test.pdf12/24/2013 12:21:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66241Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66661Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66861Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67001Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67091Building America Top Innovations 2012: Advanced Framing Systems and PackagesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing advanced 2x6, 24-inch on-center framing, single top plates, open headers, and 2-stud corners reduced board feehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1b_ba_innov_advancedframing_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:20:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67101Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67281Building America Top Innovations 2012: DOE Challenge Home (Formerly Builders Challenge)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes DOE’s Builders Challenge. Hundreds of leading-edge builders across the country signed on to the Challenge and more than 14,000 homes earned the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3b_ba_innov_challengehome_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:16:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67291Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67231Building America Top Innovations 2012: Moisture and Ventilation Solutions in Hot, Humid Climates: Florida Manufactured HousingThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America researchers who visited 24 manufactured home factories between 1996 and 2003 to investigate moisture problems while imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1g_ba_innov_floridamanufacturedhousing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:01:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67141Building America Top Innovations 2012: Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that found moving ductwork into the home’s conditioned space can save 8%-15% on energy costs, improve comfort, rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1g_ba_innov_ductsconditionedspace_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:44:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67201Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-Performance with Solar Electric Reduced Peak DemandThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America solar home research that has demonstrated the ability to reduce peak demand by 75%. Numerous field studies have monitored powerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1c_ba_innov_premierhomes_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:25:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67471Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67401Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67611Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67511Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67741Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67811Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Using Indoor AirThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_indoor_air.pdf5/6/2014 8:04:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68491Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68501Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Retrofits in Florida Homes - Central and South Florida HomesIn this pilot project, the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction and Florida Power and Light are collaborating to retrofit a large number of homes using a phased approach https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_phased_retrofits_florida.pdf8/8/2014 7:17:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67851BEopt-CA (Ex): A Tool for Optimal Integration of EE, DR and PV in Existing California HomesThis project targeted the development of a software tool, BEopt-CA (Ex) (Building Energy Optimization Tool for California Existing Homes), that aims to facilitate balanced integration of energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_ex_california.pdf 5/7/2014 11:38:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67861Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68111Building America Guidance for Identifying and Overcoming Code, Standard, and Rating Method BarriersThis guidance document was prepared using the input from the meeting summarized in the draft CSI Roadmap to provide Building America research teams and partners with specific information and approachehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/csi_guidance.pdf6/17/2014 10:00:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68831Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test HouseTransitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulated_concrete_walls_cold.pdf9/12/2014 1:02:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68561Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68281Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized SolutionsExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/illinois_home_performance_upgrades.pdf 7/2/2014 7:06:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69271DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69211DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: M Street Homes — Smartlux on Greenpark, Houston, TXThis builder certified its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and won a Production Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. It is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_M%20Street_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:39:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68971Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68951Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily BuildingsIn 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community unvented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdalehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_crawlspace_retrofits.pdf9/23/2014 1:00:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68921Technology Solutions Case Study: Duct in Conditioned Space in a Dropped Ceiling or Fur-down, Gainesville, FloridaForced-air distribution systems (duct systems) typically are installed out of sight for aesthetic reasons, most often in unconditioned areas such as attics or crawlspaces. Any leakage of air to or frohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_ducts_dropped_ceiling_furdown.pdf9/19/2014 6:02:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69081DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amerisips Homes — Miller-Bloch Residence, Johns Island, SCFor this DOE Zero Energy Ready Home that won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the builder uses structural insulated panels to construct the entire building shell, includinhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Amerisips_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 4:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: The Imery Group — Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GAThe first certified Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia was honored in the Custom Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 2,811-ft2, two-story custom home has 2x6 advanced framed wahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_ImeryGroup%2009-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:49:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Sterling Brook Custom Homes — Village Park Eco Home, Double Park, TXThis builder won a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this showcase home that serves as an energy-efficient model home for the custom home builder: 1,300 visitors toured thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sterling_Brook_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:32:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69431Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69491New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69501New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes, Seaford, DelawareThis builder worked with IBACOS to design HERS-49 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts in insulated crawl spaces, raised heel trusses, dehumidifiers, and central manifold plumbing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_insight_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69581New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69311Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69391New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale - Fresno, CaliforniaIn this project, IBACOS partnered with builder Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes to develop a simple and low-cost methodology by which community-scale energy savings can be evaluated based on results at thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_lowcost_eval_communityscale.pdf10/17/2014 12:06:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69641New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Treasure Homes, Sacramento, CaliforniaThe builder worked with SMUD, DOE, NREL, and ConSol to build HERS-54 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts buried in attic insulation, SmartVent cooling, and rooftop PV..https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_treasure_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:24:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69671New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69731Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, TennesseeThe foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-aihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_foundation_heat_exchanger.pdf11/11/2013 4:25:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80591DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: TC Legend Homes, 19th Ave., Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a marine climate that got a HERS -2 with PV, with SIPs taped at all exterior joints, an ICF foundation walls, and an air-to-wathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_tclegend19th_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:24:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77781DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80301DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Addison Homes, The Emery, Greer, SCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 43 without PV, with 2x6 advanced framed walls, an insulated daylight basement, a sealed ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_addisonemery_013017.pdf5/3/2019 5:52:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80361DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Charis Homes, ICF Home, North Canton, OHCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 31 without PV, with 11-inch thick ICF walls, a geothermal heat pump with backup tankless water hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_charisicf_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80471DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region, The Depot Neighborhood, Traverse City, MICase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a cold climate that got a HERS -1 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls, ICF foundation walls, a vented attic, a ductless mini-splhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatgtr_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:14:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80551DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Paul Torcellini, Eastford Farm House, Eastford, CTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 2 with PV, with double stud walls, a daylight basement with interior rigid foam, an attic insulahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_paultorcellinieastford_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:51:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76531Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76821Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65481Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65361Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Quality Management System GuidelinesThis Top Innovation profile describes quality management system tools that were customized for residential construction by BSC, IBACOS, and PHI, for use by builders, trades, and designers to help elimhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-9_quality_management_systems.pdf10/29/2013 5:20:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65261Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Inverted Attic Bulkhead for HVAC Ductwork, Roseville, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America research team, IBACOS, worked with K. Hovnanian Homes to monitor the effectiveness of the space conditioning system in a 2,253-ft single-story slab-on-grade ranchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_inverted_attic_bulkhead.pdf10/29/2013 1:08:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64781The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65081New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65001Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65621Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65831Technology Solutions Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied heat pump water heaters, an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional electric resistance water heaters that can improve energhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_HPWH_080712.pdf11/21/2013 7:17:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65871DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65911DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson, Exeter, Rhode IslandThis house, constructed by Caldwell and Johnson, should save its owners $600 per year over the 2009 IECC with the help of efficiency measures such as walls with OSB sheathing and R-13 open cell spray https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CaldwellJohnson_062314.pdf11/26/2013 12:47:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66071DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60701Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60711Comfort, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Consumption in Low Energy HomesThis report documents the results of an in-depth evaluation of energy consumption and thermal comfort for two potential net zero-energy homes (NZEHs) in Massachusetts, as well as an indoor air qualityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_iaq_low_energy.pdf1/20/2013 9:46:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60811High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61571Approaches to 30 Percent Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid ClimateBA-PIRC has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot humid climate zone to improve performance of production, or community scale, housing. Tommy Williams Homes (Gainesville, FL), Lihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/community_30percent_hothumid.pdf4/2/2013 5:48:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61581Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61591Comparison of Home Retrofit Programs in WisconsinTo explore ways to reduce customer barriers and increase home retrofit completions, several different existing home retrofit models have been implemented in the state of Wisconsin. This study comparedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofit_wisconsin.pdf4/3/2013 10:05:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61901New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLCDevoted Builders meets 2012 IECC insulation requirements in the cold climate with R-25 ICF walls, R-25 slab insulation and R-49 spray foam and cellulose attic floors. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_devoted_homes.pdf4/15/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62011Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test HomesIn 2009, the state of Nevada received nearly $40 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use to stabilize communities that have suffered frohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_lasvegas.pdf4/22/2013 6:20:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60901Assessing the Energy Savings of Tankless Water Heater Retrofits in Public HousingThis report describes the methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110 unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.The gas-fired tanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tanklesswh_energy_savings.pdf2/1/2013 6:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60991Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61001Retrofitting the Southeast: The Cool Energy HouseThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings research team has provided the technical engineering and building science support for a highly visible demonstration home that was unveiled at the Nathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cool_energy_house_retrofit.pdf2/22/2013 10:31:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60871DOE Challenge Home Case Study: e2 Homes – Winter Park, FloridaThis Challenge Home case study describes the first certified DOE Challenge Home as constructed by e2 Homes. Completed in May 2012, the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida, is a 4,305-ft2 customhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ch_casestudy_e2homes_4page.pdf1/31/2013 2:17:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62691Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing HomesThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an Expert Meeting on Windows Options for New and Existing Homes on November 14, 2011, at the Nolte Building on the campus of the University of Minneshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_window_options.pdf6/5/2013 1:17:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62751Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64651Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy RetrofitUnder this project, Newport Partners (as part of the BA-PIRC research team) evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-plachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bay_ridge_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 1:43:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60211Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59411Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60351High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59691Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59721Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59741Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59851Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59881West Village Community: Quality Management Processes and Preliminary Heat Pump Water Heater PerformanceWest Village, a multi-use project underway at the University of California Davis, represents a ground-breaking sustainable community incorporating energy efficiency measures and on-site renewable genehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/west_village_hpwh.pdf 11/13/2012 1:53:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907140% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59111Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy CommunityThis report describes work conducted at the Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), a community of 10 high performance duplexes (20 homes) in Greenfield, MA, constructed by Rural Development, Inc. (RDI). Buihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wisdom_way_community.pdf 9/4/2012 4:04:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59281Measure Guideline: Transitioning to a Tankless Water HeaterThis measure guideline provides information to help residential builders and retrofitters with the design, specification, selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance issues of transitionihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_tanklesswh.pdf 9/25/2012 11:40:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57361Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58661Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59021Verification and Validation of EnergyPlus Conduction Finite Difference and Phase Change Material Models for Opaque Wall AssembliesPhase change materials (PCMs) represent a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have the capabilityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_cond_pcmm.pdf8/20/2012 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55751Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Mechanical Closets in Slab-on-Grade HomesThis measure guideline describes two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet: one in which all of thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_mech_closets.pdf2/28/2012 11:03:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55951Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate CommunityThis report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Scienchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_hot_humid_community.pdf3/7/2012 4:27:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56591Measure Guideline: Evaporative CondensersThis measure guideline on evaporative condensers provides information on properly designing, installing, and maintaining evaporative condenser systems as well as understanding the benefits, costs, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_evap_condensers.pdf4/11/2012 12:46:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56651Expert Meeting Report: Achieving the Best Installed Performance from High-Efficiency Residential Gas FurnacesThis report describes a Building America expert meeting hosted on July 28, 2011, by the Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) team. The purpose of this meeting was to identify installathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_resid_gas_furnaces.pdf4/11/2012 1:57:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57271Expert Meeting Report: Retrofit Implementation - A Neighborhood at a TimeThis report provides information about a Building America expert meeting hosted by research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) on October 25, 2011, in New York City. The meetinghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_one_neighbd.pdf5/11/2012 10:47:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54701Technical Highlight: NREL Improves Building Energy Simulation Programs Through Diagnostic TestingThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) to increase the quality and accuracy of energy analysis tools for the buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_bestest-ex.pdf1/9/2012 10:21:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46821Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38501Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Pasadena, CaliforniaThis is a Building America fact sheet about HartmanBaldwin Design/Build's building science approach to retrofitting an existing house to increased energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_hartman_baldwin.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38521Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Tucson, AZThis is a Building America fact sheet describing John Wesley Miller Companies energy efficiency retrofit project on a 47-year-old adobe house in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_john_wesley_miller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38681Creating Affordable Housing in the Northwest: Partners Collaborate to Build Model Housing ComplexThis document describes how Spokane County, Washington, implemented a program to create more affordable housing by using energy efficient technologies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/rebuild_america/ship.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39071Improved Framing and Ductwork Lower Energy Costs: McStain Enterprises - Longmont, ColoradoThis document provides advice for saving money on energy efficient framework and ductwork.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27208.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39181Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes in California; Building America (Brochure)This brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40661Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Standard features of their homes include advanced framed 2x6 24-inch on center walls, R-21 blown insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_artistic.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40671Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Ecofutures Building Inc., Boulder, ColoradoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ecofutures Building Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. Ecofutures’ first Builders Challenge house has been equipped with extensive energy monitoring equipmenthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_ecofutures.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40681Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, WisconsinThis Building America Builders Challenge home features efficiency upgrades of geothermal heat pump, PV, solar hot water, and added insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_timobrien.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40691Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on David Weekley Homes of Houston, Texas. The builder plans homes as a "system," with features such as wood-framed walls that are air-sealed then insulathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_weekley.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40701Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Yavapai College, Chino Valley, ArizonaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Yavapai College of Chino Valley, Arizona. These college students built a Building America Builders Challenge house that achieved the remarkably low HEhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_yavapai_college.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41121Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Ferrier Custom Homes, Dallas, TexasThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_ferrier_spotlight.pdf2/4/2010 6:31:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41131Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Pulte Phoenix Cabrillo PointThis is one in a series of case studies about builders who are constructing homes that meet Builders Challenge energy efficiency goals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_pulte_phoenix.pdf2/4/2010 6:36:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
41441Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight – Tommy Williams HomesBuilders Challenge fact sheet highlighting performance and energy-efficiency features of Tommy Williams Homes, Longleaf case study, Gainesville, FLhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_zeh-cs_tommy-williams.pdf3/8/2010 4:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38281Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Masco’s Environments for Living Certified Green demo home at the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating Systhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_masco_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38291Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - NextGen Home, Las Vegas, NevadaBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on the NextGen demo home built in Las Vegas. The home has a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 44 with R-40 spray foam attic insulation, R-4https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bc_spotlight_nextgen_web.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38451Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38311Building America Builders Challenge - Pulte Homes and Communities of Del Web, Las Vegas DivisionBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Pulte Las Vegas, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using improved insulation, engineered duct design, and sealed envelope.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builders_challenge_spotlight_pulte.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38331SummerHill Homes, San Francisco Bay Area, Fremont, CaliforniaBuilding America fact sheet on SummerHill Homes of Northern California. The Villa Savona Homes in Fremont, California were built using 15% fly ash in concrete, engineered lumber for floors, high effichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summerhill_villasavona_frommarine.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34401Yakama Nation Housing Authority, Adams View: System Retrofit Research Report and Case Study Summary The Yakama Nation Housing Authority (YNHA) is working to rehabilitate single family homes (two to four bedrooms) in its Adams View project using public and tax credit financing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38263.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33881El Rancho Grande, an Artistic Homes project in Albuquerque, New MexicoEl Rancho Grande community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a project of Artistic Homes. It was built as part of the Building America program for energy-efficient homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31673.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34561Ryan Homes and the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings This document describes the Carborne Home in Rochester, New York, which is designed as a highly energy-efficient home.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26476.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34571Show Home Targets Energy Efficiency in Hot-Humid ClimatesThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36266.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34701Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34651Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34791Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: Armory Park del Sol, Tucson, ArizonaFact sheet describes the energy efficient and solar energy features of the Armory Park del Sol Zero Energy Home, participant in the Zero Energy Homes initiative.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35302.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34761New Building Approach Saves Energy and Cost: Retreat at the Bluffs Prototype, Pulte Homes, Tucson, Arizona This document describes the Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provides an overview of the many different energy-efficient systems installed in these homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28576.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49301Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report discusses how TIAX data, supplemented by the 2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS)public use data set was used to make significant improvements in the prediction metods for esthttp://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:54:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49311Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49341Comparison of the ENERGYGAUGE USA and BEopt Building Energy Simulation ProgramsThis report compares two hourly energy simulation softwares, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1814-09.pdf1/14/2011 4:37:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49491How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?This report presents measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers, those tested will http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1772-08.pdf1/17/2011 4:36:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49691High Performance Builder Spotlight: G.W. RobinsonG.W. Robinson of Gainesville, Florida, worked with Building America partners Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO to achieve a true net zero energy home in 2010.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/gw_robinson_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:08:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49711High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle HomesLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zero energy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Center.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/lifestyle_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:28:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49721High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tommy Williams HomesTommy Williams Homes of Gainesville, Florida, built two zero energy homes with help from DOE's Building America team members, the Florida Solar Energy Center and Florida HERO.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/tommy_williams_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50181Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51841Summary of Needs and Opportunities from the 2011 Residential Energy Efficiency Meeting: Atlanta, Georgia, March 16-18, 2011 This meeting brought together more than 200 professionals representing organizations with vested interest in energy efficiency improvements in residential buildings. Participants identified or reinforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/51289.pdf9/27/2011 5:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51881Laboratory Test Report for Fujitsu 12RLS and Mitsubishi FE12NA Mini-Split Heat PumpsMini-split heat pumps are being proposed as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest. NREL has previously developed a field test protocol for mini-split systems to https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fujitsu_mitsubishi_minisplit.pdf9/28/2011 5:51:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51931Building America Expert Meeting Report: Hydronic Heating in Multifamily BuildingsThis expert meeting was presented by the ARIES Collaborative, and discussed cost-effective controls and distribution retrofit options for hot water and steam space heating systems in multi-family builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hydronic.pdf10/11/2011 4:51:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48081Common Flashing DetailsThis information sheet describes the use of flashing to control rainwater around buildings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/common_flashing.pdf12/8/2010 3:43:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48121Vapor Control Layer RecommendationsThis information sheet describes the level of vapor control required on the interior side of framed walls with typical fibrous cavity insulation (fibreglass, rockwool, or cellulose, based on DOE climahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_control_layer.pdf12/8/2010 5:05:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48501General Solar Thermal SpecificationThis fact sheet describes the benefits of solar hot water heating systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_thermal_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:11:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48511Are Your Multi-Family Buildings Accessible?This article highlights federal accessibility laws which may apply to a housing development, and also discusses common mistakes made in the field which, if avoided, will help to ensure compliance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multi-family_accessibility_guide.pdf12/15/2010 6:54:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48571Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48621J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes highly efficient features of homes built by Cherry & Sons Home Builders in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cherry_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 12:58:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48641Home Front Inc.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes a model prototype home kit that is efficient and affordable and includes high-performance mechanical systems, HVAC, and solar water heating. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_front_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 3:49:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48651K2 Urbancorp, LLC.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes a community of historically inspired energy efficient homes that met the 40% whole-house source energy savings by focusing primarily on tightening the building envelope and shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/k2_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48661Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes construction of a hurricane-resistant, energy efficient home that achieved 48% whole-house source energy savings over the Building America benchmark.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mercedes_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:10:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48681Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes the Overlook at Clipper Hill community homes in Baltimore, Maryland, which have been designed to perform 40+% better than the Building America benchmark house by combining aehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sber_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:44:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48761Blue Sea Construction: Affordable Housing Case StudyThis case study highlights Melrose II, New York, a high-performance and affordable multihousing complex in Bronx, New York.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bluesea_precast_builder_story.pdf 12/17/2010 12:37:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47401Concord Cape PrototypeThis case study describes a house that is designed to achieve an 87% reduction in source energy use when compared to the 2009 Building America Benchmark, and features high-R walls, roof, and foundatiohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:15:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48061Drainage Plane/Water Resistive Barrier for All ClimatesThis information sheet gives an overview of using drainage plane to control rainwater that can damage structures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/drainage_plane.pdf12/7/2010 4:53:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48251Slab Edge InsulationThis information sheet addresses ways to mitigate heat loss and moisture management through slab on grade construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab_edge_insulation.pdf12/9/2010 4:01:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48281Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis information sheet explains how moving the duct work and air handlers inside the thermal enclosure of a building can help prevent energy loss.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ducts_conditioned.pdf12/10/2010 2:14:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48381Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48411High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing IIThis fact sheet provides information about insulation and air sealing behind tubs, showers, and fireplaces.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47631Fairburn CommunityFairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable, community in metro Atlanta, Georgia, featuring termite-proof insulation, advanced framing, and high-performance HVAC and windows.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fairburn_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 10:58:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47641GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House PrototypeThis case study describes strategy for achieving zero net energy by lowering building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and using photovoltaic installahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/lewisville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 11:04:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47661Sandstone Subdivision 40% PrototypeThis case study describes community-scale single family homes meeting 40% energy savings goal through airtightness, insulating sheathing, duct layout, and other efficiency measures. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sandstone_colter_prototype.pdf11/29/2010 11:21:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47681The Anderson/Sargent Dallas Show HouseThis case study describes development of a net zero energy home featuring high efficiency air and duct sealing, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, and water conservation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/anderson_sargent.pdf11/29/2010 11:39:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47691Burlingame Ranch Phase IThis case study describes the construction of energy efficient community-scale, affordable housing for Aspen, Colorado, residents meeting a 40% energy-savings target.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/burlingame_phase_i_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:54:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47551Project Home Again Phase IThis case study describes Project Home Again, a not-for-profit organization that is overseeing the construction of 20 affordable and energy efficient single family detached residences in Gentilly, Newhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_i_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47561Project Home Again Phase IIPhase II is a continuation of a charitable residential community project in New Orleans that builds affordable and energy efficient single detached residences that are storm resistant.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_ii_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:56:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47571Lancaster Live/Work Townhome PrototypeThis case study describes development of a prototype live-work townhome that is highly efficient at 45% energy savings (95% counting photovoltaic system).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/zeta_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 4:19:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47431Greenbrier PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype home that is the model home for the Homes at Greenbrier in Oakdale, Connecticut, and demonstrates the builder's concept of “attainable sustainable” of offering hihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/oakdale_greenbrier_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:52:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47441Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47451Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47481Copper MoonThis case study highlights Pulte Homes high-performance construction in Tucson, Arizona.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/copper_moon_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:05:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47491Coastal HabitatsThe whole-house performance approach described in this case study leads to high-performance homes in the resort community of Hilton Head, South Carolina.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/coastal_habitats_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47501Eaglesprings and Waterhaven CommunitiesThis case study describes two David Weekley Homes developments near Houston, Texas, that consist of single-family houses, and feature high performance in a production setting. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eagle_springs_water_haven_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 1:28:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47511Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33761Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33661Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34151Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34191Hathaway "Solar Patriot" House: A Case Study in Efficiency and Renewable Energy This report details the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37731.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33571Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates; January 2006 - December 2006This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39743.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33441Building America - working with American builders for energy-efficient, green and sustainable houses This 3-fold brochure describes the Building America program and its whole-house approach to energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/33227.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM9Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342028Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746525Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746421Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
774717A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
708217Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
680817Mini-Split Heat Pumps Multifamily Retrofit Feasibility Study Mini-split heat pumps can provide space heating and cooling in many climates and are relatively affordable. These and other features make them potentially suitable for retrofitting into multifamily buhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/minisplit_multifamily_retrofit.pdf6/3/2014 5:26:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746816Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761015Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777915DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
775414Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777613DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334812Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777811DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48429High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51769Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77779DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48438High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34648Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74668Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74638Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66678Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62027Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74297Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72917Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33856Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33496Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73206Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77536Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79206Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81276Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62086Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67416New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, MarylandWith this new home—which achieved the highest rating possible under the National Green Building Standard—Nexus EnergyHomes demonstrated that green and affordable can go hand in hand. The mixed-humid chttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/case_study_nexus_energyhomes.pdf3/7/2014 11:46:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33465Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33655Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34295High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56515Summary of Code Barriers:Summary of Code and Standard Barriers to the Implementation of High Performance Home Systems DesignsBuilding codes serve to ensure minimum requirements for safety, durability, and energy efficiency of homes.To enable innovation and to support continual improvement, building codes are updated on a 2-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/summary_code_barriers.pdf 3/29/2011 2:25:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68095Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67835Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68965Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79215Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74925HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71925Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57064Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58404Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54134Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33474Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71334Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73404Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72774Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72904Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72214Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74904HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76824Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79364Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79394HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77754DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69294DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69414New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69894Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70254Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66974New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Winchester Homes and Camberly HomesThe Partnership for Home Innovation team worked with the builder to develop a new set of high performance home designs—including advanced wall and HVAC systems—that could be applicable on a productionhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_winchester_camberley_homes.pdf2/19/2014 3:20:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66584Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65024Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66554Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61424Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33873Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33773Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34683Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46633Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48023Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33503Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48843ReVision Home: Windows and Patio DoorsThis fact sheet describes the approach taken to increase efficiency of windows and patio doors in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/Milgard.pdf12/17/2010 3:58:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907340% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58883National Green Building Standard AnalysisDOE's Building America Program is a research and development program to improve the energy performance of new and existing homes. The ultimate goal of the Building America Program is to achieve examplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ngbs_analysis.pdf7/27/2012 6:46:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60773Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64733Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62393Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66853Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67043No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67593Performance Results for Massachusetts and Rhode Island Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot CommunityBetween December, 2009 and December, 2012, 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/der_pilot_mass_rhodeisland.pdf3/27/2014 5:26:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68313Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68563Energy Impacts of Envelope Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation for the U.S. Residential SectorEffective residential envelope air sealing reduces infiltration and associated energy costs for thermal conditioning, yet often creates a need for mechanical ventilation to protect indoor air quality.http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6053_0.pdf8/14/2013 6:31:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70363Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70273Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69283DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77443Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80603DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76383Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76483Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76573Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72193Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73323Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71243Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70583Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48462Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48252Slab Edge InsulationThis information sheet addresses ways to mitigate heat loss and moisture management through slab on grade construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab_edge_insulation.pdf12/9/2010 4:01:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48352Supplemental Humidity ControlThis information sheet offers general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/supplemental_humidity.pdf12/10/2010 3:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49682High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic HomesEvery Artistic home sold in 2010 qualified for DOE's Builder Challenge certification and this case study describes their approach.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/artistic_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 12:52:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58662Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34152Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57362Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56582Measure Guideline: Summary of Interior Ducts in New Construction, Including an Efficient, Affordable Method to Install Fur-Down Interior DuctsThis document illustrates guidelines for the efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing, including the fur-up chase method, the fur-down chase method, and interior ducts positionedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ducts_new_con.pdf4/10/2011 6:04:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57052Evaluation of Boulder, CO,SmartRegs Ordinance and Better Buildings ProgramUnder the SmartRegs ordinance in the city of Boulder, Colorado, all rental properties in the city must achieve an energy efficiency level comparable to a HERS Index of approximately 120 points or lowehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/boulder_smartregs.pdf4/25/2012 11:42:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55532Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55742Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential LightingThis report has been developed to provide a tool for the understanding and application of high performance lighting in the home. The strategies featured in this guide are drawn from recent advances inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guideline_high_perf_lighting.pdf2/27/2012 1:53:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55942Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall AssembliesThe Building Science Consortium held an Expert Meeting on Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies on July 30, 2011, at the Westford Regency Hotel in Westford, MA. This report outlhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_mass_masonry.pdf3/7/2012 4:17:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46822Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47032High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38142Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34362Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34312Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33742Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70632Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70522Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70562Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70202High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70872DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73722Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73652Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73672Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72762Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73192Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73232Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71892New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72972New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72222Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71802Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71812Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76452Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76412Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76312Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76832U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76722Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76752Building America Case Study: Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field Test, Minneapolis, MinnesotaHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high-performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65445.pdf6/12/2017 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76762Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76782Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74942HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73802Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81462 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, Suffolk County LandBank Attainable Housing, East Patchogue, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_United_Way_Long_Island_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:59:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79452HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68932Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69332Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70282Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70302EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70332Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69922Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69972Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69722Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe ARIES Collaborative, a U.S. Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to study ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_control_multifamily.pdf11/11/2014 4:17:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69782Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67872Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67082Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67382Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65242Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65902DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, ConnecticutThis LEED Platinum home was built on the site of a 60-year-old bungalow that was demolished. It boasts views of Candlewood Lake, a great deal of daylight, and projected annual energy savings of almosthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_BPC_GreenBuilders_062214.pdf11/26/2013 12:39:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65962DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Custom House, Devens, MassachusettsThis single-family home features a superinsulated shell with 12-inch double walls filled with open cell spray foam, as well as R-5 triple-pane windows. The 18.33 kW photovoltaic system can produce alhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Transformation_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:42:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66082Moisture Management for High R-Value WallsThis report explains the moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study. In this project, hygrothermal simulationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_management_high_rwalls.pdf12/2/2013 7:10:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60782Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61012Measured Cooling Performance and Potential for Buried Duct Condensation in a 1991 Central Florida Retrofit HomeFSEC conducted energy performance monitoring of two existing residences in Central Florida that were undergoing various retrofits. These homes were occupied by FSEC researchers and were fully instrumehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_cool_perf.pdf2/25/2013 10:29:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60882High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure TestingThis technical report is focused primarily on laboratory testing that evaluates wind pressure performance characteristics for wall systems constructed with exterior insulating sheathing. This researchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_wind_pressure_test_.pdf1/31/2013 2:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59312Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes; An Overview of Opportunity and ProcessThis guide provides renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project. It also outlines the potential projhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wall_airsealing.pdf 9/25/2012 12:46:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60212Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60332Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60352High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60452Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34001Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34051Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall: January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 In most wall assemblies, connection details around windows have been the source of problems with water penetration into the building. This report describes how to install a window into a wall with inshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37583.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34351Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34551Unvented Attic Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Duct Losses: Pulte Homes - Sun Lake at Banning, California New houses in the Sun Lakes at Banning subdivision are designed by Pulte Homes with technical support from the Building Science Consortium as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30909.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33791Attic Access: Provide Adequate Insulation Coverage and Air Sealing for the Access between Living Space and the Unconditioned Attic This document describes the importance of, and provides advice for, improving air sealing in your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26447.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38201Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Centex Corporation, San Ramon, CaliforniaBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Centex, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using advanced insulation techniques, engineered headers, and tankless water heatershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_centex_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38301Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FLBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Palm Harbor Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot-humid climate using solar hot water, spray foam insulation, and SEER14 HVAC.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_bimini_hot-humid.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38461Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38501Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Pasadena, CaliforniaThis is a Building America fact sheet about HartmanBaldwin Design/Build's building science approach to retrofitting an existing house to increased energy efficiency.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_hartman_baldwin.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
39071Improved Framing and Ductwork Lower Energy Costs: McStain Enterprises - Longmont, ColoradoThis document provides advice for saving money on energy efficient framework and ductwork.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27208.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34721Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34781Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34871Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47531ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47561Project Home Again Phase IIPhase II is a continuation of a charitable residential community project in New Orleans that builds affordable and energy efficient single detached residences that are storm resistant.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_pha_ii_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 3:56:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47621Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47881Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48031Groundwater ControlThis information sheet explains how to properly manage water around building foundation systems. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_101_groundwater_ed.pdf 12/7/2010 4:36:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48171Air Sealing WindowsThis information sheet addresses windows and may also be applied to doors and other pre-assembled elements installed in building enclosures that also perform an air barrier function. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing_windows.pdf12/8/2010 7:00:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46651Example Procedures for Developing Acceptance-Range Criteria for BESTEST-EXThis document provides an example procedure for establishing acceptance-range criteria to assess results from software undergoing BESTEST-EX. This example method for BESTEST-EX is a modified version ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_procedures.pdf9/21/2010 10:04:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33561Building America Research is Leading the Way to Zero Energy Homes In a Florida study, a prototype near zero energy home outperforms a conventional model by providing most of its own power needs throughout the year.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37547.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33591Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33451Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57311Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis report describes the findings from research IBACOS conducted related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies who have made the decision to transition to whole house performhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_contractors.pdf5/11/2012 11:49:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58871Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49711High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle HomesLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zero energy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Center.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/pdfs/lifestyle_spotlight.pdf2/16/2011 1:28:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51251Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54271Technical Highlight: Evaluation of Humidity Control Options in Hot-Humid Climate HomesThis technical highlight describes NREL research to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types in the hot-humid climate zone, and examine the impacts of various dehumidification equipmenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_humidity_control.pdf12/27/2011 6:59:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55501Residential Energy Efficiency Research Planning Meeting Summary ReportThis report summarizes key findings and outcomes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Residential Energy Efficiency Research Planning meeting, held on October 28-29, 2011, in Washingthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ee_research_planning_mtg.pdf2/16/2012 6:34:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51941Building America Expert Meeting Report: Transitioning Traditional HVAC Contractors to Whole House Performance ContractorsThis expert meeting was hosted by the IBACOS Building America research team to determine how HVAC companies can transition from a traditional contractor status to a service provider for whole house enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_hvac_contr.pdf10/11/2011 4:58:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54121Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48491General PV SpecificationThis fact sheet gives a brief overview of testing, mounting, and system components of photovoltaic electric systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pv_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48521What's Wrong with My Home? The simple answer may be…you.This fact sheet discusses how occupant behavior can have the greatest influence on energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeowner_guide.pdf12/15/2010 6:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49241Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Improved Comfort From Wind Washing Retrofits in Two-Story Homes - Part IIThis report focuses on a specific type of wind washing where wind can push attic air into the floor cavity btween first and second stories of the home through ineffective air barriers - Part II. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-450-10.pdf1/12/2011 6:10:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49431Very Low Energy Homes in the United States: Perspectivies on Performance from Measured DataThis reports describes how Florida Solar Energy Center measured annual performance data from a dozen recent-vintage very low energy homes in North America. Many of the designs combine greater energy http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-RR-302-08.pdf1/17/2011 12:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49491How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?This report presents measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers, those tested will http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1772-08.pdf1/17/2011 4:36:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49531Improved Duct Systems Task Report with StageGate 2 AnalysisThis report is about Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership's work with two industry partners, Davalier Homes and Southern Energy Homes, in constructing and evaluating prototype interior http://fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1738-07.pdf1/17/2011 5:25:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60641Fort Benning Indianhead Townhome RenovationsThe NAHB Research Center partnered with production builder Winchester/Camberley Homes to build a DOE Building America New Construction Test House (NCTH). This single family, detached house, located ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ft_benning_townhome_renov.pdf1/8/2013 11:04:46 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60701Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60711Comfort, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Consumption in Low Energy HomesThis report documents the results of an in-depth evaluation of energy consumption and thermal comfort for two potential net zero-energy homes (NZEHs) in Massachusetts, as well as an indoor air qualityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_iaq_low_energy.pdf1/20/2013 9:46:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60721Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59321Expert Meeting Report: Key Innovations for Adding Energy Efficiency to Maintenance ProjectsThis report describes an expert meeting hosted by the Building America research team NAHB Research Center, which was held on February 8, 2012, in Orlando, Florida. The topic focused on efforts to incrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_key_innovations.pdf 9/25/2012 12:55:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59411Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact A residential energy efficiency retrofit loan program depends on a self-sustaining finance option and optimized retrofit measures that recoup their unsubsidized costs through energy bill savings alonehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_stock_charac.pdf10/3/2012 4:59:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59431Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup KitIn 2011, the NAHB Research Center began assessing the needs and motivations of residential remodelers regarding energy performance remodeling. This report outlines: the current remodeling industry andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_perf_startup.pdf10/4/2012 7:21:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59701Winchester/Camberley Homes New Construction Test House Design, Construction, and Short-Term Testing in a Mixed-Humid ClimateThe NAHB Research Center partnered with production builder Winchester/Camberley Homes to build a new construction test house in the mixed-humid climate zone of Silver Spring, MD in June 2011. The goalhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/winchester_camberly_mixedhumid.pdf10/24/2012 11:53:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59721Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59751Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59851Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60921Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Exploratory StudyThe key objective of this exploratory study was to investigate the feasibility of the development or adoption of technologies that would enable a large percentage of existing homes in cold climates tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_found.pdf2/8/2013 3:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60941Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture IssuesThe Building America program has recognized that most of the current housing stock is in need of energy related retrofits. One of the best ways of reducing the space conditioning energy consumption ishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hygric_redistribution.pdf2/8/2013 6:40:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60991Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61041Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program Specification DevelopmentThe DOE research team Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_ee_manufactured.pdf3/4/2013 12:04:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61051Greenbelt Homes Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Phase 1 Summary: Existing Conditions and Baseline Energy UseA multi-year pilot energy efficiency retrofit project has been undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 co-operative of circa 1930 and '40 homes. The three predominate construction methods ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt_homes_pilot.pdf3/4/2013 12:11:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61591Comparison of Home Retrofit Programs in WisconsinTo explore ways to reduce customer barriers and increase home retrofit completions, several different existing home retrofit models have been implemented in the state of Wisconsin. This study comparedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_retrofit_wisconsin.pdf4/3/2013 10:05:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62011Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test HomesIn 2009, the state of Nevada received nearly $40 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use to stabilize communities that have suffered frohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_lasvegas.pdf4/22/2013 6:20:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60811High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59021Verification and Validation of EnergyPlus Conduction Finite Difference and Phase Change Material Models for Opaque Wall AssembliesPhase change materials (PCMs) represent a potential technology to reduce peak loads and HVAC energy consumption in buildings. There are few building energy simulation programs that have the capabilityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_cond_pcmm.pdf8/20/2012 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59101Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59131Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power StripsPresented at the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings on August 12-17, 2012, this presentation reports on laboratory tests of 20 currently available advanced power strip products, whichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_power_strips.pdf9/5/2012 10:21:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59301Whole-House Design and Commissioning in the Project Home Again Hot-Humid New Construction CommunityBuilding Science Corporation has been working with Project Home Again since 2008 and has consulted on the design of around 100 affordable, energy efficient new construction homes for victims of hurrichttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_home_again_whdesign.pdf 9/25/2012 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66131New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and WashingtonThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_manufactured_homes.pdf12/8/2013 12:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66161Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66241Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66341Best Practices Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders - Pine Mountain, GACase study of Pine Mountain Builders who worked with DOE’s IBACOS team to achieve HERS scores of 59 on 140 homes built around a wetlands in Georgia. The team used taped rigid foam exterior sheathing ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_pinemtn_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:49:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66511Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Management of High-Walls Moisture management of high-R walls is important to ensure optimal performance. This case study, developed by Building America team Building Science Corporation, focuses on how eight high-R walls hanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_moisture_highrwalls_0.pdf1/10/2014 5:04:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66561Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hood_river_passive.pdf1/16/2014 5:37:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65061Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65091Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65981DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Garbett Homes, Herriman, Utah As the first net zero-energy production home certified in Utah, this house incorporates two 94% efficient tankless water heaters and two roof-mounted solar panels that preheat the home's water supply.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Garbett_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:35:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65991DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66011DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64741Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64891Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in MassachusettsTransformations, Inc. is a residential development and building company that has partnered with Building Science Corporation to build new construction net-zero energy houses in Massachusetts under thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/transformations.pdf9/23/2013 6:53:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64921Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy SimulationThis simulation study adapts and applies the general framework described in BESTEST-EX (Judkoff et al 2010) for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods. BEopt/DOE-2.2 is usehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/automated_model_calibration.pdf9/23/2013 7:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64931Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65351Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65431Comfort and HVAC Performance for a New Construction Occupied Test House in Roseville, CaliforniaK. Hovnanian® Homes constructed a 2,253-ft2 single-story slab-on-grade ranch house for an occupied test house (new construction) in Roseville, California. One year of monitoring and analysis focused ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_hvac_roseville.pdf11/1/2013 12:47:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65561New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65591New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, ConnecticutBy working with builder partners on test homes, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program can vet whole-house building strategies and avoid potential unintended consequhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_performance_house.pdf11/12/2013 4:53:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65621Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving the Field Performance of Natural Gas FurnacesThe objective of this project is to examine the impact that common installation practices and age-induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measurhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_gas_furnace_perf.pdf11/14/2013 4:37:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65651Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, TexasPNNL, FSEC, and CalcsPlus provided technical assistance to Build San Antonio Green on three deep energy retrofits. For this gut rehab they replaced the old roof with a steeper roof and replaced drywalhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_san_antonio_green.pdf11/18/2013 12:02:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65871DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62711Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research ResultsThe NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations–Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during eachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_foundation_research.pdf6/5/2013 2:19:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62801Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63421Twenty Years On!: Updating the IEA BESTEST Building Thermal Fabric Test Cases for ASHRAE Standard 140ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140, Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs applies the IEA BESTEST building thermal fabric test cases and example simulation reshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bestest_update_ashrae140.pdf7/19/2013 5:36:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63441Verifying a Simplified Fuel Oil Field Measurement ProtocolThe Better Buildings program is a U.S. Department of Energy program funding energy efficiency retrofits in buildings nationwide. The program is in need of an inexpensive method for measuring fuel oil https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fuel_oil_measurement.pdf7/19/2013 6:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63541Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63561Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United StatesHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged in the U.S. residential water heating market and have the potential to provide homeowners with significant energy savings. However, there are qhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_energy_savings.pdf7/31/2013 4:25:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62141Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62061Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing PartnersWith assistance from the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and its Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), Atlantic Housing Partners (AHP) has implemented a highhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_hothumid_ahp.pdf4/24/2013 2:33:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67001Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67031Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test HouseIn this study, the Building America team, IBACOS, sought to determine cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for heating and cooling houses. To this end, the team performed field testing in a retrhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_conditioning_lowload_homes.pdf2/26/2014 7:41:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66861Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66951New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hood River Passive HouseThe Hood River Passive Project was developed by Root Design Build of Hood River Oregon using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to meet all of the requirements for certification under the Europhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hood_river.pdf2/19/2014 12:12:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66961Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67101Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67111Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67121Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67131Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67221Building America Top Innovations 2012: Affordable High Performance in Production Homes: Artistic HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Artistic Homes, a successful New Mexico production builder, who went from code-minimum to under HERS 50 standard on every home, with optional PVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1e_ba_innov_artistichomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 12:55:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67331Building America Top Innovations 2012: House Simulation Protocols (the Building America Benchmark)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored House Simulation Protocols, which have helped ensure consistent and accurate energy-efficiency assessments for tens of thousanhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_2b_ba_innov_housesimulationprotocols_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:50:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67371Building America Top Innovations 2012: Vapor Retarder ClassificationThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research in vapor retarders. Since 2006 the IRC has permitted Class III vapor retarders like latex paint (see list above) in all climate zones uhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3b_ba_innov_vaporretarderclassification_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:16:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67961Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68071Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67611Field Trial of a Low-Cost, Distributed Plug Load Monitoring SystemResearchers have struggled to inventory and characterize the energy use profiles of the ever-growing category of so-called miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) because plug-load monitoring is cost-prohhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/distributed_plug_load_monitoring.pdf 3/27/2014 5:37:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67621Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67671Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67691Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68651Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68901Technology Solutions Case Study: Cold Climate Foundation Wall Hygrothermal Research Facility, Cloquet, Minnesota This case study describes the University of Minnesota’s Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF) in northern Minnesota, which features more than 2,500 ft2 of below-grade space for building systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_cold_climate_foundation_research_0.pdf9/19/2014 5:28:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67481Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68491Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69831Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69871Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69981Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69951Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70381Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70261Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69381Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69061Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69201DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69211DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: M Street Homes — Smartlux on Greenpark, Houston, TXThis builder certified its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and won a Production Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. It is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_M%20Street_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:39:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69421New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Town Builders' Power of Zero Energy Center - Denver, ColoradoNew Town Builders, a builder of energy efficient homes in Denver, Colorado, offers a zero energy option for all the homes it builds. To attract a wide range of potential homebuyers to its energy effichttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_newtown_powerofzero_center.pdf10/28/2014 7:03:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69471New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LouisianaThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to build moisture- and flood-resistant HERS- 65 affordable homes on pier foundations, with borate pressure-treated lumber, wind-resistant OSB sheahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_greencoast_2013.pdf10/31/2013 6:55:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69501New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes, Seaford, DelawareThis builder worked with IBACOS to design HERS-49 homes with high-efficiency HVAC, ducts in insulated crawl spaces, raised heel trusses, dehumidifiers, and central manifold plumbing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_insight_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69611New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes, Columbus, New JerseyThe builder worked with IBACOS to build 20 HERS-58 homes with R-49 mixed attic insulation, poly-iso foam in advanced framed walls, precast concrete basement walls with rigid foam, tight airsealing, anhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tindall_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:13:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69661New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69671New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69681Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69701Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid Climate, New Orleans, LouisianaThe purpose of this project by Building Science Corporation was to evaluate the humidity control performance of new single family high performance homes, and compare the interior conditions and mechahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_supplemental_dehumidification_hothumid.pdf11/6/2014 4:40:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80291DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Addison Homes, Invision Zero Home, Greer, SCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 47 without PV, with 2x6 advanced framed walls, an unvented conditioned crawl space, an inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_addisoninvision_013017.pdf5/3/2019 5:38:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80441DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Greenhill Contracting, Taylor Street, New Paltz, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -5 with PV, with ICF walls, , a spray foam-insulated unvented roof, and a ground-source heathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_greenhilltaylor_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:59:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80451DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, The Julia Plan, Hickory, NCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, with 2x4 advanced framed walls with exterior rigid foam, an unvented chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatcatawba_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:05:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80481DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Healthy-E-Community Enterprises of Virginia Inc., The Villas at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 0 with PV, with 2x4 framed walls with advanced house wrap, a sealed conditioned crawl spahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_healtherocketts_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80491DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: High Performance Homes, Garrison Falls, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 14 with PV, 6.5-inch SIPs, an insulated vented attic, a geothermal heat pump, and an ERV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_highperformancegarrison_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:24:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80541DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, McElmo Canyon Custom, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS -13 with PV, with 2x6 plus 2x4 double-framed walls, a conditioned crawl space, an insulated attihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mantellheckathorn_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80561DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: PepperTree Homes, Mad River Glen House, Waitsfield, VTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS 18 with PV, with graphite enhanced SIPs walls and roof, ICF foundation, passive design, radiant https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_peppertreemadriverglen_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:08:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80571DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Revival Homes, Perkins Road, New Hartford, CTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a cold climate that got a HERS -12 with PV, with pre-cast concrete wall panels with exterior rigid foam, a SIPs attic, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revivalperkins_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:16:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78551Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation ControlWhole-house mechanical ventilation is a critical component to a comprehensive strategy for good indoor air quality (IAQ). However, due to lack of integration with standard heating and cooling systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1416954.pdf2/8/2018 1:37:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78891Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81421 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Foothills at the Dells, Prescott, AZCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Mandalay_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:42:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81451 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Panacea, Denver, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Thrive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79401HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73861Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74061Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74081Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74091Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74101Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76301Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74911HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Row Homes at RidgeGate, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 50 without PV or HERS 30 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrive_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:09:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74931HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76731DOE Building America Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Highlights: Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016Fact sheet showing the metrics from calendar year 2016 from Building America's various outreach activities, including website, webinars, publications, etc. Metrics report on data for outreach and stakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/68041.pdf6/9/2017 2:31:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76371Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76421Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76471Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76601Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71871DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71881Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72261Using Solar Hot Water to Address Piping Heat Losses in Multifamily BuildingsSolar thermal water heating is most cost effective when applied to multifamily buildings and some states offer incentives or other inducements to install them. However, typical solar water heating deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar-hot-water-piping-heat-multifamily.pdf10/26/2015 2:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72371Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73051Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73161Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73181Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73241Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73271Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73311Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73211Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase II: Shallow Plus RetrofitsThe BAPIRC team and Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric utility pursued a pilot phased energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida by creating detailed data on the energy and economic performancehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65366.pdf2/25/2016 3:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73221Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73681Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73701NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73711Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73731Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73781Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73341Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70911Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70941Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71231Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70851Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70501Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70721Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70591Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70621Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71341Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71391Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71441Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71491Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71531Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71541Using a Ventilation Controller to Optimize Residential Passive Ventilation For Energy and Indoor Air QualityOne way to reduce the energy impact of providing residential ventilation is to use passive and hybrid systems. However, these passive and hybrid (sometimes called mixed-mode) systems must still meet chttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_using_a_ventilation_controller_to_optimize_residential_passive_ventilation_for_energy_and_indoor_air_quality.pdf8/14/2015 9:57:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71551Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71571A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71751Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71931High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71961DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72001DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72051DOE ZERH Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Green Acres #20, #26, #28, New Paltz, NY Case study of three DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the cold climate that got a HERS of 26, 28, and 26 without PV or -3, -1, and -3.5 with PV; with R-22 ICFs, 10” ocsf plus https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Greenhill_20_26_28__2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:50:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72131DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72171DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM10Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334832Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
794017HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484315High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
487915The Challenges of Basement InsulationThis study explores how effective inside insulation systems are at keeping basements dry as well as warm.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_The%20Challenges%20of%20Basement%20Insulation.pdf12/17/2010 1:30:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
336514Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
678314Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
746514Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517613Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
777913DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
722012Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
570611Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
683111Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
620210Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
761010Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74669Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72379Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field StudyCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/combustion-safety-protocol-field.pdf11/6/2015 9:11:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71349Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79369Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34298High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79208Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77548Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76388Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73198Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69298DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69898Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33467Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68097Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67977Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66677Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66587Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74297Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81457 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Panacea, Denver, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Thrive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33856Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34786Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46826Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906640% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54136Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48426High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57406Measure Guideline: Replacing Single-Speed Pool Pumps with Variable Speed Pumps for Energy SavingsThis measure guideline evaluates potential energy savings by replacing traditional single-speed pool pumps with variable speed pool pumps, and provides a basic cost comparison between continued uses ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_pool_pump.pdf5/30/2012 4:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81466 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, Suffolk County LandBank Attainable Housing, East Patchogue, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_United_Way_Long_Island_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:59:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77746DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74636Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69976Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69956Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33775Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69335Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66555Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65025Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70275Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70525Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70955Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71245Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71955Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/aerosol-based-enclosure-sealing-technology.pdf9/28/2015 10:01:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74645Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73175Field Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in the NortheastHeat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are finally entering the mainstream residential water heater market. Potential catalysts are increased consumer demand for higher energy efficiency electric water heatihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64904.pdf2/25/2016 2:57:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73405Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76375Building America Case Study: Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments, Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30 percent over the pre-existing conditions in a minimally intrusive multifamily retrofit project. Thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65177.pdf3/21/2017 7:33:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76825Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77475A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79215Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34204Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34354Whole-building Design Increases Energy Efficiency in a Mixed-Humid Climate: Ideal Homes - Norman, OklahomaNew houses designed by Ideal Homes, with technical support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program, save their homeowners money by applying the principles of "whole-building" deshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30504.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48464Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55534Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57054Evaluation of Boulder, CO,SmartRegs Ordinance and Better Buildings ProgramUnder the SmartRegs ordinance in the city of Boulder, Colorado, all rental properties in the city must achieve an energy efficiency level comparable to a HERS Index of approximately 120 points or lowehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/boulder_smartregs.pdf4/25/2012 11:42:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56524Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing RetrofitsThe City of Meriden Housing Authority (MHA) collaborated with affordable housing developer Jonathon Rose Companies (JRC) to complete a gut renovation of 124 residential units in the Chamberlain Heighthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chamberlain_hghts_redev.pdf3/29/2012 4:23:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33474Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33494Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33504Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76774Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77784DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81444 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction, The Lupine Model, Fort Collins, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Revive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:50:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73734Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73804Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72914Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73064New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74924HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74684Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76354Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72514Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72764Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72194Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial EvaluationA new and innovative High-R wall design, referred to as the Extended Plate & Beam (EP&B), is under development. The EP&B system uniquely integrates foam sheathing insulation with wall framing such thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-system.pdf10/7/2015 9:38:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70494New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70454New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69874Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67124Building America Top Innovations 2012: High-R WallsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research on high-R-value walls showing the difference between rated and whole wall R values and the need for vented cladding tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1e_ba_innov_highr_walls_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:34:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67484Air Distribution Retrofit Strategies for Affordable HousingIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, two retrofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_distribution_retrofit.pdf3/14/2014 4:17:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68434Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_multifamily_buildings.pdf 8/1/2014 4:08:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68654Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54123Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47393Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit PrototypeIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell on a retrofit of a mid-19th century farmhouse into affordable housing meeting Building America https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bedford_farmhouse_case_study.pdf 11/24/2010 10:07:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47633Fairburn CommunityFairburn is the first energy-efficient, healthy, affordable, community in metro Atlanta, Georgia, featuring termite-proof insulation, advanced framing, and high-performance HVAC and windows.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fairburn_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 10:58:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34313Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33713Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33743Air Sealing This fact sheet describes ventilation and the importance of sealing air leaks and providing controlled ventilation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26446.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34333Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38463Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38473Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67873Disaggregating Hot Water Use and Predicting Hot Water Waste in Five Test HomesWhile it is important to make the equipment (or "plant") in a residential hot water system more efficient, the hot water distribution system also affects overall system performance and energy use. Enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_use_waste_test.pdf5/7/2014 1:20:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67623Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66963Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69373Measure Guideline: Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid ClimatesThis document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load hashttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_dehumidification_warmhumid.pdf10/14/2014 9:49:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69833Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_selecting_ventilation_systems.pdf12/10/2014 5:06:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69433Technology Solutions Case Study: Initial and Long-Term MOvement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_cladding_movement_ext_insulation.pdf10/28/2014 7:11:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68823Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64443Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached DwellingsThe most common method for measuring air leakage is to use a single blower door to pressurize and/or depressurize the test unit. In detached housing, the test unit is the entire home and the single blhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicting_envelope_leakage.pdf8/7/2013 12:41:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66213Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62393Moisture Research - Optimizing Wall AssembliesIn this project, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team evaluated several different configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make rechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_research_walls.pdf5/21/2013 6:04:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66163Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: 56th and Walnut: A Philly Gut Rehab Development, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have been rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_56th_and_walnut.pdf12/10/2013 3:18:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66183Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70373Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70303EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready CommunityCARB is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residential EcoVillage Experience (TREE). This community scale project consishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ecovillage-net-zero-community.pdf3/5/2015 12:30:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70613Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70623Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70513Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70743New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70783Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70803Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Zero Energy Ready House Flat RoofsThis Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution of a flat roof assembly. It describes the strategies and procedures for an extehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-zerh-flat-roofs.pdf6/1/2015 4:16:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72773Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71363Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76473Building America Case Study: Multifamily Central Heat Pump Water Heaters, Davis, CaliforniaAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66429.pdf3/22/2017 2:03:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76533Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76603Building America Case Study: Residential Mechanical Precooling, Roseville, CaliforniaPrecooling is an operational strategy with potentially no up-front cost that cools occupied spaces earlier in the day to minimize or avoid afternoon air conditioner operation. In its simplest form, prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/63343.pdf5/11/2017 7:41:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74053Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74943HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73253Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73303Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73833Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74073Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73653Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77443Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76763Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77533Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81423 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Foothills at the Dells, Prescott, AZCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Mandalay_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:42:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38492Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Habitat for Humanity, Newburgh, New YorkThis is a Building America fact sheet describing Habitat for Humanity's retrofit project on houses in the Newburgh, New York, historic neighborhoods to make them energy efficient.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_newburgh_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46632Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34422Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33732Advanced Wall Framing This fact sheet provides information on advanced framing techniques for constructing a wood-framed house.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33872Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34152Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33592Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47442Habitat for Humanity High R-Value PrototypeThis case study describes a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts, Building Science Corporation, and the community to build a comfortable, healthy, durable and enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/habitat_westford_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:18:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47532ICI Showcase House PrototypeBuilding Science Corporation collaborated with ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, FL on a 2008 prototype Showcase House that demonstrates the energy efficiency and durability upgrades that ICI currently promhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/daytona_ici_showcase_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 2:28:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48472Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47892Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirements for better thermal control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_value_walls_case_study_2011.pdf12/6/2010 5:32:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48822ReVision Home: Building InsulationThis fact sheet describes the insulation used in the showcase ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/basf.pdf 12/17/2010 3:45:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907240% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58662Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick WallsThis measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-byhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_rigid_foam.pdf7/6/2012 2:35:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51492Challenges and Opportunities To Achieve 50% Energy Savings in Homes: National Laboratory White PapersThis report summarizes the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by researchers from four national laboratories (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_tech_roadmap.pdf7/22/2011 10:27:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49952High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.Treasure Homes, Inc., achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana, thanks in part to training received from a Buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_treasure_cold.pdf2/24/2011 4:50:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50312Using EnergyPlus to Perform Dehumidification Analysis on Building America HomesThis study used EnergyPlus to investigate humidity issues on a typical mid-1990s reference home, a 2006 International Energy Conservation Code home, and a high-performance home in a hot-humid climate;https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyplus_dehumid.pdf3/22/2011 12:19:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51252Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58402Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air SealingThis report presents a process for improving the air tightness of a building envelope by sealing shell leaks with an aerosol sealing technology. Both retrofit and new construction applications are poshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/test_aerosol_airsealing.pdf6/8/2012 10:49:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33452Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81272Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76782Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78892Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77752DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77762DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74082Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74092Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73842Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73312Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy RetrofitsThe Building America research team Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES) worked with four public housing authorities (PHAs) to develop packages of energy-efficiency rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65353.pdf2/29/2016 2:27:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72902Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73332Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73162Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73792Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74132Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74902HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76422Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76442Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Deep Retrofits, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67797.pdf3/22/2017 1:22:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76452Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71232Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70932Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution that provides insulation to the interior of the wall assembly with the use of a double stud wall. The guide describes https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deep-energy-enclosure-double-stud-walls.pdf6/22/2015 4:50:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70942Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily ProjectAn objective of this project was to gain a highly visible foothold for residential buildings built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) specification that can be used to enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/implementing-zerh-multifamily.pdf6/22/2015 4:58:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71282Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71922Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71562Development of an Outdoor Temperature Based Control Algorithm for Residential Mechanical Ventilation ControlThe Incremental Ventilation Energy (IVE) model developed in this study combines the output of simple air exchange models with a limited set of housing characteristics to estimate the associated changehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_development_of_an_outdoor_temperature-based_control_algorithm_for_residential_mechanical_ventilation_control.pdf8/14/2015 10:28:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72222Analysis of Joint Masonry Moisture Content MonitoringAdding insulation to the interior side of walls of masonry buildings in cold (and wet) climates may cause performance and durability problems. Some concerns, such as condensation and freeze-thaw, havehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/masonry-moisture-content-monitoring.pdf10/13/2015 9:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71962DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70822Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70832Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70852Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated BuildingsSuper-insulated homes offer many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much more comforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/heating-loads-superinsulated-buildings.pdf6/16/2015 5:35:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70722Low-Load Space Conditioning Needs AssessmentWith limited low-load options in the HVAC market, many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment - thus facing penalties in system efficiency, comfort, and cost. To bridhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-load-space-conditioning-assessment.pdf5/26/2015 5:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70562Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry WallsThis Measure Guideline describes a deep energy enclosure retrofit (DEER) solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior. It describes the retrofit assembly, technical details, and inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/enclosure-retrofit-masonry-walls.pdf5/4/2015 5:13:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70362Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69992Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70482Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70042Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Shore Road Project - Old Greenwich, ConnecticutThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Old Greenwich, CT, that scored HERS 40 without PV and HERS 27 with PV. This 4,100 ft2 custom home has 13-inch ICF basement walls and 11-inch Ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_MurphyBrosConstruction_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70122DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70202High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70232Interaction of Unvented Attics With Living Space in Three Northeast HomesUnvented roof assemblies are becoming common in North American construction. It is estimated that over 100,000 have been constructed since 1995 (Schumacher 2007). According to RECS 2011, more than 30%https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-attics-livingspace-northeast.pdf2/17/2015 5:43:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65532Predicted Versus Actual Savings for a Low-Rise Multifamily Retrofit in Boulder, ColoradoTo determine the most cost-effective methods of improving buildings, accurate analysis and prediction of the energy use of existing buildings is essential. However, multiple studies confirm that analyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/predicted_savings_multifamily_retrofit.pdf11/11/2013 11:10:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66272Best Practices Case Study: David Weekley Homes - Eagle Springs and Waterhaven, Houston, TXCase study describing David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, has qualified more than 1,240 homes for the DOE Builders Challenge. Advanced framed 2x6 walls with open headers and two-stud corners allow https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_david_weekley_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:07:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66772Evaluation of Retrofit Variable-Speed Furnace Fan MotorsIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) has evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_variablespeed_furnacefans.pdf2/4/2014 5:32:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
6445256th & Walnut - A Philly Gut Rehab DevelopmentLoad-bearing brick-masonry multifamily buildings are prevalent in urban areas across much of the U.S. Northeast and mid-Atlantic. In most instances, these buildings are uninsulated unless they have behttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/56th_walnut_rehab.pdf8/7/2013 12:50:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65042Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy HouseSteven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) monitored several advanced mechanical systems within a 2012 deep energy retrofitted home in the small Orlando suburb of Windermere, FL. This report provides perforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/systems_eval_cool_energy_house.pdf10/11/2013 3:40:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59452Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59692Case Study of Envelope Sealing in Existing Multiunit StructuresThis report describes envelope air sealing that was included in the retrofit of a 244 unit low-rise multifamily housing complex in Durham, N.C. On average, total leakage was reduced by nearly half, frhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airsealing_multiunit_structures.pdf10/22/2012 10:22:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59742Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60452Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60702Cold Climate Building Enclosure SolutionsThis project investigates the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in triple-deckers and colonial houses, common house types in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_enclosure.pdf1/20/2013 9:34:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60712Comfort, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Consumption in Low Energy HomesThis report documents the results of an in-depth evaluation of energy consumption and thermal comfort for two potential net zero-energy homes (NZEHs) in Massachusetts, as well as an indoor air qualityhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comfort_iaq_low_energy.pdf1/20/2013 9:46:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60722Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61002Retrofitting the Southeast: The Cool Energy HouseThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings research team has provided the technical engineering and building science support for a highly visible demonstration home that was unveiled at the Nathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cool_energy_house_retrofit.pdf2/22/2013 10:31:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61582Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Comfort EvaluationField tests were conducted in two homes in Austin, TX, to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless minisplit heat pumps (DMSHPs), measuring temperature and relative humidity measurements in four rhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_minisplit_hp.pdf4/2/2013 6:02:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69072Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily Buildings, New York, New YorkIn multifamily buildings, particularly in the Northeast, exhaust ventilation strategies are the norm as a means of meeting both local exhaust and whole-unit mechanical ventilation rates. The issue of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_ventilation_strategies_multifamily.pdf10/1/2014 4:12:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69682Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energyefficient_construction_package_prodhomes.pdf11/4/2014 10:58:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69382Evaluation of the Performance of Houses With and Without Supplemental Dehumidification in a Hot-Humid ClimateThis report describes a research study that was conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Team. BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the perfhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/houses_supplemental_dehumidification.pdf10/15/2014 12:54:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69852Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep RetrofitThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Passive House (PH) and Building Amehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sunnyvale-marine-climate-retrofit.pdf12/11/2014 12:34:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67002Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67152Building America Top Innovations 2012: Tankless Gas Water Heater PerformanceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that shed light on how real-world water usage affects energy saving estimates of high-efficiency water heating syhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_2a_ba_innov_tanklessgaswaterheater_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:48:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67982Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy RetrofitsIBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to research exterior wall insulation solutions. This research investigahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_standoff_furring_retrofits.pdf5/15/2014 12:31:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64422Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67742Technology Solutions Case Study: Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade-Minneapolis ResidenceThis interior foundation project employed several techniques to improve performance and mitigate moisture issues: dimple mat; spray polyurethane foam insulation; moisture and thermal management systemhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f15/ba_case_study_foundation_upgrade_mpls.pdf4/23/2014 10:06:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68402Airtightness Results of Roof-Only Air Sealing Strategies on 1 ½-Story Homes in Cold ClimatesIn this second study on solutions to ice dams in 1-1/2 story homes, the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team analyzed five test homes located in both cold and very cold climates for air leakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtightness_roof_airsealing.pdf7/22/2014 12:20:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33521Building America Performance Analysis Procedures: Revision 1 To measure progress toward multi-year research goals, cost and performance trade-offs are evaluated through a series of controlled field and laboratory experiments supported by energy analysis techniqhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35567.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33571Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates; January 2006 - December 2006This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39743.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33581Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Mixed-Humid Climates; January 2006 - December 2006 This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate Region on a cost-neutral basihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39744.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33431Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58651Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily BuildingsThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for owners, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other stakeholders in the multifamily building industry, and focuses on challenges found in existhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_air_sealing_attics.pdf7/6/2012 2:27:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51261Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard ProjectThis report describes efforts by IBACOS, a Building America research team, in the St. Bernard Project, a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/st_bernard_evaluation.pdf6/24/2011 11:15:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50771A Method for Determining Optimal Residential Energy Efficiency PackagesThis report describes an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and, as an illustrative example, applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimal_retrofit_ee.pdf 5/31/2011 6:18:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
52081Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis report summarizes Building America research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Climate Regionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30percent_hot_dry.pdf9/3/2011 11:35:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
53491Technical Highlight: NREL Develops Diagnostic Test Cases To Improve Building Energy Simulation ProgramsThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop a set of diagnostic test cases for building energy simulations in order to achieve more accurate energy use and savings predictions.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_diag_test.pdf12/12/2011 12:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
53921Building America Systems Engineering ApproachThe Building America Research Teams use a systems engineering approach to achieve higher quality and energy savings in homes. Using these techniques, the energy consumption of new houses can be reducehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/systems_engineering.html12/15/2011 6:01:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54111Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55771Technical Highlight: NREL’s Field Data Repository Supports Accurate Home Energy AnalysisThis fact sheet discusses NREL's work to develop a repository of research-level residential building characteristics and historical energy use data to support ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_field_data.pdf2/28/2012 6:58:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55931Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing HomesThis Building America Measure Guideline is intended for builders, contractors, homeowners, and policy-makers. This document is intended to explore the issues surrounding heat pump water heaters (HPWHshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hpwh.pdf3/7/2012 3:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54271Technical Highlight: Evaluation of Humidity Control Options in Hot-Humid Climate HomesThis technical highlight describes NREL research to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types in the hot-humid climate zone, and examine the impacts of various dehumidification equipmenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_humidity_control.pdf12/27/2011 6:59:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55031Technical Highlight: NREL Delivers In-Home HVAC Efficiency Testing SolutionsResearchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have recently developed two simple in-home efficiency test methods that can be used by technicians, researchers, or interested homeownershttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_efficiency_testing.pdf1/24/2012 5:27:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55331National Residential Efficiency Measures Database Aimed at Reducing Risk for Residential Retrofit IndustryThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop a publicly available database of energy retrofit measures containing performance characteristics and cost estimates for nearly 3,000 measurehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_measures_db.pdf1/26/2012 6:57:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58871Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58931Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating SystemsThis Building America expert meeting was held on 7/31/2011, in Westford, Massachusetts. Presentations and discussions centered on the design, performance, and maintenance of these combination systems,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combi_systems.pdf8/8/2012 3:28:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58951A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59051Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development RoadmapThe market environment for solar water heating technology has changed substantially with the successful introduction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). The addition of this energy-efficient technologhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_waterhtg_roadmap.pdf8/20/2012 6:54:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59101Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings in ChicagolandOlder heating systems often suffer from mis-investment--multiple contractors upgrading parts of systems in inadequate or inappropriate ways that reduce system functionality and efficiency--or from a lhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/steamsys_balance.pdf8/30/2012 4:29:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59121Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating SystemsThis document describes design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems (combination systems) used in residential buildings, based on field evaluahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combi_systems.pdf 9/5/2012 10:12:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59281Measure Guideline: Transitioning to a Tankless Water HeaterThis measure guideline provides information to help residential builders and retrofitters with the design, specification, selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance issues of transitionihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_tanklesswh.pdf 9/25/2012 11:40:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57361Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation RetrofitsThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations inclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdf5/25/2012 4:55:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56531National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit PilotThrough discussion of five case studies (test homes), this project evaluates strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high-phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_retrofit.pdf3/29/2012 4:30:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56541Heat Pump Water Heating Modeling in EnergyPlusThis presentation summarizes NREL's development of a HPWH model for use in hourly building energy simulation programs, such as BEopt; this presentation was given at the Building America Stakeholder mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hpwh_model_simulation.pdf3/30/2012 12:16:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56751Building America: The Advanced Whole-Home Efficiency ProgramDelivered at the Women in Science and Engineering Symposium, 29 February 2012, Columbus, OH, this presentation gives an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buiding_america_whole-home_efficiency.pdf4/16/2011 6:28:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48831ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation FinishThis fact sheet describes the exterior insulation used in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dryvit.pdf12/17/2010 3:51:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49291Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49311Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49341Comparison of the ENERGYGAUGE USA and BEopt Building Energy Simulation ProgramsThis report compares two hourly energy simulation softwares, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1814-09.pdf1/14/2011 4:37:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49811Best Practices Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MAWisdom Way Solar Village is an appropriate moniker for the 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Greenfield, MA. The homes meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_ruraldevelopment_cold.pdf2/18/2011 11:14:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49931High Performance Builder Spotlight: Imagine HomesImagine Homes, working with the DOE's Building America research team member IBACOS, has developed a system that can be replicated by other contractors to build affordable, high-performance homes. Imahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_imagine_hot-humid.pdf2/24/2011 4:32:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47941Introducing the Market to High-performance Building on Hilton Head IslandThe whole-house performance approach described here builds a framework of principals,options, and plan for quality execution of producing high-performance homes. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hilton_head_report.pdf12/6/2010 6:26:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48051Common Advanced Framing DetailsThis information sheet explains the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing.pdf12/7/2010 4:48:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48071Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48251Slab Edge InsulationThis information sheet addresses ways to mitigate heat loss and moisture management through slab on grade construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab_edge_insulation.pdf12/9/2010 4:01:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48291Duct SealingThis information sheet describes correct sealing of duct work, furnaces, and air handlers.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct_sealing.pdf12/10/2010 2:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48581Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48751WPPI GreenMax-Scheller Residence: Near Zero Energy Monitoring SummaryThis report describes results of GreenMax 2 monitoring project referred to as the GreenMax Net Zero Home, a demonstration home that can provide a wealth of information for the building community.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wppi_greenmax2_monitoring.pdf12/17/2010 12:25:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48771Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Housing Case StudyThis case study describes a partnership with Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity to renovate five Baltimore historic rowhouses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/chfh_cross_street.pdf12/17/2010 12:57:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48781Wisdom Way Solar VillageThis article gives an overview of Wisdom Way Village, a community of affordable, sustainable solar homes in Greenfield, MA.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_wisdom_way_solar_village.pdf12/17/2010 1:25:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47621Colleyville Eco House PrototypeThis case study describes the construction of a prototype high-performance home that includes a high efficiency ground source heat pump, unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation, and supplhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/colleyville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 10:44:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47451Hamilton Way Community PrototypeThis case study describes an energy efficient showcase community in the Hartford, Connecicut, area, aiming for a minimum 40% source energy savings focusing on the thermal enclosure and air tightness ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hamilton_way_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 11:28:39 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47461National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program—Clark ResidenceIn this case study, Building Science Corporation partnered with local utility company, National Grid, Massachusetts homes. This project involved the renovation of a 18th century Cape-style building ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/national_grid_der_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 12:28:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47411Concord Four Square RetrofitThis case study describes the retrofit of a home in West Concord, Massachusetts that proved that a 50% reduction in home energy use could be met today in existing housing. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/concord_retrofit_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:25:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47431Greenbrier PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype home that is the model home for the Homes at Greenbrier in Oakdale, Connecticut, and demonstrates the builder's concept of “attainable sustainable” of offering hihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/oakdale_greenbrier_case_study.pdf11/24/2010 10:52:49 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46891High Performance Home Building Guide for Habitat for Humanity AffiliatesThis guide covers basic principles of high performance Habitat construction, steps to achieving high performance Habitat construction, resources to help improve building practices, materials, etc., anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_perf_guide.pdf10/19/2010 6:26:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47641GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House PrototypeThis case study describes strategy for achieving zero net energy by lowering building consumption through a high efficiency enclosure and mechanical as much as possible and using photovoltaic installahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/lewisville_greencraft.pdf11/29/2010 11:04:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47651GreenCraft Greenspoint House PrototypeThis case study describes a prototype house demonstrating energy efficiency and durability upgrades including an unvented roof with low density spray foam insulation and supplemental dehumidification,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greencraft_greenpoint_case_study.pdf11/29/2010 11:11:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47661Sandstone Subdivision 40% PrototypeThis case study describes community-scale single family homes meeting 40% energy savings goal through airtightness, insulating sheathing, duct layout, and other efficiency measures. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sandstone_colter_prototype.pdf11/29/2010 11:21:58 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47831Quality Assurance Roadmap for High Performance Residential BuildingsThis report outlines the approach to quality assurance in the construction process for new residential construction, including seven process steps from the assessment of current construction practice,http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-building-america-quality-assurance-roadmap/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/6/2010 4:25:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47841Building Science Corporation's Building America Quality Control ChecklistThe Building America Quality Control Checklist has been developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builhttp://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-building-america-quality-control-checklist/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/6/2010 4:38:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47871Impact Resistance of Advanced Framed Wall Systems with Insulating Sheathing as the Primary SheathingThe purpose of this research program was to determine the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_resistant_sheathing_research_report.pdf12/6/2010 5:17:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47881Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof SystemsThis paper describes a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_safe_unvented_roofs.pdf12/6/2010 5:24:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34321Water Heating: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to supply hot water in the home while saving energy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26465.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34391Window Industry Technology Roadmap The Window Industry Technology Roadmap looks at the trends in window design and installation in 2000 and projects trends for the future.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27994.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33891Energy Efficiency Pays: Technology Fact SheetThis document describes how some homes in Atlanta, Georgia, have had energy efficient upgrades that help them save over 40% in utilities.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26290.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34061Insulated Concrete Homes Increase Durability and Energy Efficiency New houses designed by Mercedes Homes in Melbourne, Florida, save their homeowners money by using energy efficient features such as a high performance heat pump and solar control glazing to reduce coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30386.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34091IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33761Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34441The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34471The New American Home 2007 Orlando, FloridaThe New American Home demonstrates use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques, providing production homebuilders with a model for producing more https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39426.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34541Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34641Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34651Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid ClimatesTwenty homes were tested and monitored in the hot-humid climate of Houston, Texas, to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six integrated dehumidification and ventilation syhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36643.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34681Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34721Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38181Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight - Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America/Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Describes energy-efficient technologies, like HVAC and duct placement, for hot-dry/mixed dry climate zone.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_artistis_homes_hot-dry.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38451Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40661Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New MexicoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Standard features of their homes include advanced framed 2x6 24-inch on center walls, R-21 blown insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_artistic.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40671Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Ecofutures Building Inc., Boulder, ColoradoBuilding America Builders Challenge fact sheet on Ecofutures Building Inc. of Boulder, Colorado. Ecofutures’ first Builders Challenge house has been equipped with extensive energy monitoring equipmenthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_ecofutures.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68351Existing Whole-House Case Study: Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades vs. Cost-Optimized Solutions, Chicago, IllinoisExpanding on previous research by PARR, this study compares measure packages installed during 800 Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (IHP) residential retrofits to those recommended as cost-ohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/07/f17/ba_case_study_illinois_home_perf.pdf7/17/2014 5:47:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68391Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Residential Integrated Heat Pump Water HeatersThis paper explores the laboratory performance of five integrated Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) across a wide range of operating conditions representative of U.S. climate regions. HPWHs are expectedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_hpwh.pdf7/22/2013 12:07:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Islip Housing Authority Energy Efficiency Turnover Protocols, Islip, New YorkIn this project, Building America team ARIES worked with two public housing authorities (PHA) to develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost effectively implement at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_islip.turnover_protocols.pdf9/10/2014 10:25:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68441Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily BuildingsIn multifamily hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interhttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov//buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf 8/1/2014 5:01:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68611Indoor Environmental Quality Benefits of Apartment Energy RetrofitsSixteen apartments serving low-income populations in three buildings were retrofit with the goal of simultaneously reducing energy consumption and improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Retrofit http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/indoor_environmental_quality_benefits.pdf8/14/2013 7:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67841Evaluation of Modeled and Measured Energy Savings in Existing All Electric Public Housing in the Pacific NorthwestThis project analyzes the cost effectiveness of energy savings measures installed by a large public housing authority in Salishan, a community in Tacoma Washington. Research focuses on the modeled andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measured_energysavings_electric_northwest.pdf5/7/2014 11:29:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67861Measure Guideline: Combustion Safety for Natural Draft Appliances Through Appliance Zone IsolationThis measure guideline covers how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned space of low-rise residential buildings. It deals with combustion aphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_combustion_safety_appliancezone.pdf5/7/2014 12:48:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68071Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67961Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor AirThis case study describes how to assess and carry out the combustion safety procedures for appliances and heating equipment that uses indoor air for combustion in low-rise residential buildings. Only https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/05/f15/ba_case_study_combustion_safety.pdf5/15/2014 12:00:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67261Building America Top Innovations 2012: Zero Net-Energy Homes Production Builder Business Case: California/Florida Production BuildersThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Grupe Homes of Sacramento’s work with Building America to design California’s first production-scale community of solar homes. The homes outsoldhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1j_ba_innov_ca_fl_productionbuilders_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:40:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67281Building America Top Innovations 2012: DOE Challenge Home (Formerly Builders Challenge)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes DOE’s Builders Challenge. Hundreds of leading-edge builders across the country signed on to the Challenge and more than 14,000 homes earned the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3b_ba_innov_challengehome_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:16:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67341Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Energy Optimization Analysis Method (BEopt)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored BEopt software, which ensures a consistent analysis platform and accurate simulations. Many BEopt algorithms have been adoptedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3a_ba_innov_beopt_011713_0.pdf3/5/2013 3:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67691Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67501New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67511Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Between December, 2009 and December, 2012 42 deep energy retrofit (DER) projects were completed through a pilot program sponsored by National Grid and conducted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Thirhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_national_grid_der.pdf3/20/2014 4:12:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67111Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned CrawlspacesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which influenced code requirements by demonstrating that unvented, conditioned crawlspaces use 15% to 18% less energy https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1d_ba_innov_unventedconditionedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:30:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67131Building America Top Innovations 2012: Integration of HVAC System Design with Simplified Duct DistributionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes work by Building America research teams who field tested simplified duct designs in hundreds of homes, confirming the performance of short compahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1f_ba_innov_hvacdesign_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67141Building America Top Innovations 2012: Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America field testing that found moving ductwork into the home’s conditioned space can save 8%-15% on energy costs, improve comfort, rehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1g_ba_innov_ductsconditionedspace_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:44:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66991Cascade Apartments: Deep Energy Multifamily RetrofitIn December of 2009-10, King County Housing Authority (KCHA) implemented energy retrofit improvements in the Cascade multifamily community, located in Kent, Washington (marine climate.)This research ehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cascade_multifamily_retrofit.pdf2/19/2014 5:51:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66741New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Heating Coil Versus Propane Furnace, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareIn this project involving two homes, the IBACOS team evaluated the performance of the two space conditioning systems and the modeled efficiency of the two tankless domestic hot water systems relative https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_hydronic_coil_vs_propane.pdf2/4/2014 3:21:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66761Technology Solutions Case Study: New Insights for Improving the Designs of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesIn this project, IBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict individual https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_flexible_duct_designs.pdf2/4/2014 3:36:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69961Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69411New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Evaluating Through-Wall Air Transfer Fans, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaIn this project, Building America team IBACOS performed field testing in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to evaluate heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (Hhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_through_walls_airtransfer_fans.pdf10/28/2014 6:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69841Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility DataIBACOS analyzed pre-retrofit daily utility data to sort homes by energy consumption, allowing for better targeting of homes for physical audits. Following ASHRAE Guideline 14 normalization procedures,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/analysis-pre-building-utility-data.pdf12/11/2014 12:29:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69691Technology Solutions Case Study: Project Overcoat: Airtightness Strategies and Impacts for 1 1/2-Story Homes, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team studied the effectiveness of the External Thermal Moisture Management System (ETMMS) as a solution for imphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_project_overcoat.pdf11/4/2014 6:11:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69711Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69751Energy Impacts of Oversized Residential Air Conditioners— Simulation Study of Retrofit Sequence ImpactsThis research addresses the question of what are the energy consequences for oversizing of an air conditioner in a home, which can result in significant energy penalties. However, the reason for this https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy-impacts-residental-ac.pdf11/19/2014 10:43:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69491New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes, San Antonio, TexasThe builder worked with IBACOS to build HERS-52 homes with spray foam-insulated attics and central fan-integrated supply ventilationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_imagine_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:03:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69521New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction, Farmington, ConnecticutThe builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design ten HERS 53 homes with ICF foundations, foam-sheathed above-grade walls, and high-efficiency furnaces with fresh air intake and jump ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_nelson_construction_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:20:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69531New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions, Vancouver, WashingtonThis builder worked with WSU Energy Extension/Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction to design HERS-65 homes with ducts in conditioned space, site grading and drain piping,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_new_traditions_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:25:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69581New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: S&A Homes, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis builder worked with IBACOS to design urban infill HERS-51 homes with compact duct layout in conditioned space, foam insulated precast concrete foundations, high-efficiency HVAC, and tankless watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_s_and_a_homes_2013.pdf10/31/2013 7:50:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69661New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TexasThis builder worked with Building Science Corporation to design HERS-59 homes with advanced framed walls, airtight drywall, and rigid foam wall sheathing.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_david_weekley_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:24:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69091DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders — Trolle Residence, Danbury, CTThe builder of this 1,650-ft2 cabin won a Custom Home honor in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. The home meets Passive House Standards with 5.5-in. of foil-faced polysiocyanurate foam boards lininhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_BPC_Green_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:19:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69151DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Promethean Homes — Gross-Shepard Residence, Charlottesville, VAThis is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder, who earned a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The home included rigid mineral wool board insulation over househttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Promthean_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:24:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69171DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: AquaZephyr — Eco-Village-Ithaca, Ithaca, NYThis two-story, 1,664 ft2 home is one of 17 single-family and four duplex homes built as part of an energy-efficient cooperative. Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_AquaZephyr_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:47:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69201DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69251DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69281DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68931Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68941Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68961Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68981Housing Archetype Analysis for Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit in the Great Lakes RegionThis project report details activities and results of the "Market Characterization" project undertaken by the Cost Effective Energy Retrofit (CEER) team targeted toward the DOE goal of achieving 30%-5https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/housing_archetype_analysis.pdf9/24/2014 9:38:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69001Using the Beopt Automated Residential Simulation Test Suite to Enable Comparative Analysis Between Energy Simulation Engines: PreprintVerification and validation are crucial software quality control procedures to follow when developing and implementing models. This is particularly important because a variety of stakeholders rely on https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/beopt_automated_sim_test.pdf9/25/2014 10:49:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69351Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69301DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69311Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62011Retrofitting Las Vegas: Implementing Energy Efficiency in Two Las Vegas Test HomesIn 2009, the state of Nevada received nearly $40 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to use to stabilize communities that have suffered frohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting_lasvegas.pdf4/22/2013 6:20:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61411Laboratory Evaluation of Gas-Fired Tankless and Storage Water Heater Approaches to Combination Water and Space HeatingHomebuilders are exploring more cost-effective combined space and water heating systems (combo systems) with major water heater manufacturers that are offering pre-engineered forced air space heating https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/eval_gasfired_tankless_storagewh.pdf3/27/2013 1:06:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60781Short-Term Test Results: Multifamily Home Energy Efficiency RetrofitMultifamily deep energy retrofits (DERs) represent great potential for energy savings, while also providing valuable insights on research-generated efficiency measures, cost-effectiveness metrics, andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_deep_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 5:20:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60871DOE Challenge Home Case Study: e2 Homes – Winter Park, FloridaThis Challenge Home case study describes the first certified DOE Challenge Home as constructed by e2 Homes. Completed in May 2012, the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida, is a 4,305-ft2 customhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ch_casestudy_e2homes_4page.pdf1/31/2013 2:17:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60901Assessing the Energy Savings of Tankless Water Heater Retrofits in Public HousingThis report describes the methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110 unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.The gas-fired tanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tanklesswh_energy_savings.pdf2/1/2013 6:00:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60991Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesIn an effort to improve housing options near Las Vegas, Nevada, the Clark County Community Resources Division (CCCRD) performs substantial renovations to foreclosed homes. After dramatic energy, aesthhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_ventilation_existinghomes.pdf2/15/2013 6:42:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60691Expert Meeting: Optimized Heating Systems Using Condensing Boilers and Baseboard ConvectorsOn August 11, 2011, in Denver, CO, a Building America Expert Meeting was held in conjunction with the Building America Residential Energy Efficiency Technical Update Meeting, to review and discuss reshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_heating_systems.pdf1/20/2013 9:24:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59291Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas HomesThe performance of three homes in San Antonio, Texas with identical floor plans and orientation were evaluated through a partnership between the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), CPS Energy, and Woohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/perf_sidebyside_txhomes.pdf 9/25/2012 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59431Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup KitIn 2011, the NAHB Research Center began assessing the needs and motivations of residential remodelers regarding energy performance remodeling. This report outlines: the current remodeling industry andhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_perf_startup.pdf10/4/2012 7:21:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59851Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and ConsistencyRetrofit NYC Block by Block is an outreach program targeting owners of one- to four-family homes, the most common building type in New York City, with more than 600,000 structures citywide. Administehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofit_audits_estimates.pdf11/8/2012 6:53:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59941Building America Energy Renovations: A Business Case for Home Performance ContractingThis research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different busihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_perf_contr_business.pdf11/19/2012 12:51:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60331Multifamily Ventilation Retrofit StrategiesIn multifamily buildings, central ventilation systems often have poor performance, overventilating some portions of the building (causing excess energy use), while simultaneously underventilating othehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_vent_retrofit.pdf 12/14/2012 2:32:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60441Residential Feedback Devices and Programs: Opportunities for Natural GasBehavior-based approaches have been a growing interest in the energy efficiency field over recent years and the use of residential energy feedback has garnered particular interest. By providing an inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/feedback_oppor_natural_gas.pdf12/20/2012 7:20:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65051Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy Retrofit, Annapolis, MarylandUnder this project, the BA-PIRC research team evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost-effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-place deep energy retrofit at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_bayridge_multifamily_retrofit.pdf10/11/2013 3:46:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65241Overheating in Hot Water- and Steam-Heated Multifamily BuildingsIn this project, the ARIES Building America team collected apartment temperature data from the archives of companies that provide energy management systems (EMS) to multifamily buildings in the Northehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/overheating_hotandsteam_water_multifamily.pdf10/29/2013 10:34:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65311Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65401Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65411Measure Guideline: Implementing a Plenum Truss for a Compact Air Distribution SystemThis Measure Guideline presents the steps to implement a compact duct system inside an attic bulkhead (plenum truss) of a one-story, slab-on-grade home. In a compact duct design, ductwork runs are redhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_plenumtruss_air_distribution.pdf11/1/2013 12:36:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65501Technology Solutions Case Study: Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential Applications, Ithaca, New YorkCondensing boiler technology has been around for many years and has proven to be a durable, reliable method of heating. Based on previous research efforts, however, it is apparent that these types of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_hydronic_system_homes.pdf11/11/2013 10:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64661Occupant-in-Place Energy Efficiency Retrofit in a Group Home for 30% Energy Savings in Climate Zone 4Energy efficiency retrofits (EERs) face many challenges on the path to scalability. Limited budgets, cost effectiveness, risk factors, and accessibility impact the type and the extent of measures thathttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/group_home_retrofit.pdf8/23/2013 3:08:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64721Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64731Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated DuctsBuried and/or encapsulated ducts (BEDs) are a class of advanced, energy-efficiency strategies intended to address the significant ductwork thermal losses associated with ducts installed in unconditionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_buried_encap_ducts.pdf9/4/2013 3:51:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64771Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64781The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64831Energy Savings From System Efficiency Improvements in Iowa’s HVAC SAVE ProgramThe objective of this project is to explore the energy savings potential of maximizing furnace and distribution system performance by adjusting operating, installation, and distribution conditions. Thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/iowa_hvac_save_project.pdf9/20/2013 10:54:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64931Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily BuildingsThis evaluation explored the feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25%-30% source energy savings through https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cnt_energysavers.pdf9/23/2013 7:23:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65001Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66841The Building America Indoor Temperature and Humidity Measurement ProtocolWhen modeling homes using simulation tools, the heating and cooling set points can have a significant impact on home energy use. Every four years, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Residentihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/indoor_temp_humidity_protocol.pdf2/13/2014 10:14:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66851Measure Guideline: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing HomesThis report, developed by Building America research team CARB, addresses adding or improving mechanical ventilation systems to existing homes. The goal of this report is to assist decision makers and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_ventilation_systems.pdf2/13/2014 10:28:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66861Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsIn this project, Building America research team Building Science Corporation tested the effectiveness of ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_system_iaq_impacts.pdf2/13/2014 10:41:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66571Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66651Measured Performance of Residential Dehumidifiers Under Cyclic OperationResidential construction practices are progressing toward higher levels of energy efficiency. A proven strategy to save energy is to simultaneously increase building insulation levels and reduce outdohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dehumidifiers_cyclic_operation.pdf1/29/2014 6:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66331Best Practices Case Study: New Tradition Homes - Landover Commons, Vancouver, WACase study of New Tradition Homes who saved 26% over Washington state’s energy code by moving ducts inside conditioned space, upgrading the furnace, increasing attic insulation to R-49, and improving https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_newtradition_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66401Best Practices Case Study: Tom Walsh and Co. - New Columbus, Portland, ORCase study of Tom Walsh, who achieved 50% in heating and cooling energy savings over the 2004 IECC with advanced framing, superior air sealing, extra insulation, and ducts in conditioned space. Surfachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tomwalsh_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 3:15:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66421Best Practices Case Study: Urbane Homes - Crestwood, KY, Various Locations, Greater Louisville, KYCase study of Urbane Homes, who worked with Building America to build market rate homes with HERS scores of 57 to 62. Despite a down market they’ve sold every home within 3 weeks of listing, without ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_urbane_mixedhumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:23:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66221Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit ProgramsIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/florida_retrofit_best_practices.pdf12/19/2013 5:30:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66241Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof SheathingUnvented roof strategies with open cell and closed cell spray polyurethane foam insulation sprayed to the underside of roof sheathing have been used since the mid-1990's to provide durable and efficiehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_insulation_osb.pdf12/24/2013 1:12:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62221Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates This Strategy Guideline explains the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings. It focusehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_multifamily_cold.pdf5/6/2013 3:37:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62341Building America Systems Integration Research Annual Report: FY 2012This Building America FY2012 Annual Report includes an overview of the Building America Program activities and the work completed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Building America ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_systems_integration_fy2012.pdf5/21/2013 5:42:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65561New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Fort Devens: Cold Climate Market-Rate Townhomes Targeting HERS Index of 40, Harvard, MassachusettsAchieving aggressive energy efficiency targets requires tight coordination and clear communication among owners, designers, builders, and subcontractors. For this townhome project, MassDevelopment, thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_ftdevens_townhomes.pdf11/11/2013 7:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65581New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, MassachusettsIn 2009, Transformations, Inc. partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation (BSC) to build new net zero energy houses in three developments in Massachusetts. The company has been https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_transformations.pdf11/12/2013 4:49:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65631Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House DehumidifierIn order to quantify the performance of a combined whole-house dehumidifier (WHD) AC system, researchers from the Consortium of Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) team monitored the operation of twhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_wholehouse_dehumidifier.pdf11/18/2013 11:48:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65641New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes Initial Performance of Two Zero Energy Homes, Gainesville, FloridaTommy Williams Homes worked with PNNL, Florida HERO, Energy Smart Home Plans, and Florida Solar Energy Center to design and test two zero energy homes. Energy use was 30% lower in one home and 60% lohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_two_zeroenergy.pdf11/18/2013 11:57:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65661Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65671Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, WashingtonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 1915 home in eastern Washington audited by Pacific Northweshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_retrofit_1915home.pdf 11/19/2013 6:49:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65691New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North CarolinaPNNL worked with North Carolina Heritage Buildings and Energy Smart Home Plans to design zero-energy ready homes that score under HERS 60 for less than 2% added cost over code construction.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_heritage_energy_smart.pdf11/19/2013 7:02:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65841Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air InletsFor this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers improved the duct systems in an existing home to increase safety, comfort and energy performance of HVAC equipment. https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_Airflow_080712.pdf11/25/2013 10:58:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65851Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers greatly improved indoor air quality and HVAC performance by replacing an old, leaky air handler with a new air handler with an air-sehttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_SealedReturn_080712.pdf11/25/2013 11:06:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65901DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, ConnecticutThis LEED Platinum home was built on the site of a 60-year-old bungalow that was demolished. It boasts views of Candlewood Lake, a great deal of daylight, and projected annual energy savings of almosthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_BPC_GreenBuilders_062214.pdf11/26/2013 12:39:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65991DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66011DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Nexus EnergyHomes, Frederick, Maryland This urban infill community with 24 duplexes, 19 townhomes, and 7 single-family homes features SIP walls, geothermal heat pumps, solar PV, and a proprietary energy management system. The builder won ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Nexus_062314.pdf11/26/2013 5:39:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66191Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66201Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Flexible Duct Junction Box DesignIBACOS explored the relationships between pressure and physical configurations of flexible duct junction boxes by using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict individual box paramethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/fluid_dynamics_flexduct.pdf12/19/2013 12:48:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62751Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62881Strategy Guideline: Compact Air Distribution SystemsThis guideline discusses the benefits and challenges of using a compact air distribution system to handle the reduced loads and reduced air volume needed to condition the space within an energy efficihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_compact_air_dist.pdf6/26/2013 1:36:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63431Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63541Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance HomesThis meeting was held on October 16, 2012, in Westford, MA, and brought together experts in the field of residential humidity control to address modeling issues for dehumidification. The presentationshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_humidity_control.pdf 7/30/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70241Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70251Thermostatic Radiator Valve EvaluationA large stock of multifamily buildings in the Northeast and Midwest are heated by steam distribution systems. Losses from these systems are typically high and a significant number of apartments are ovhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/thermostatic_radiator_valve.pdf2/26/2015 1:34:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70261Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70401Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70001New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Meeting DOE Challenge Home Program Certification - Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Devens, MAIn this project, three production home builders—K. Hovnanian Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Transformations, Inc.—partnered with Building America team Building Science Corporation to evaluate the cerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_challengehome_certification.pdf1/2/2015 10:03:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70581Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70591Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70631Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70501Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70751New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70881New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70911Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72071DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72091DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72101DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72131DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72161DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72171DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72211Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72881Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71571A Meta-Analysis of Single-Family Deep Energy Retrofit Performance in the U.S.The current state of Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) performance in the U.S. has been assessed in 116 homes in the United States, using actual and simulated data gathered from the available domestic literahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/a_meta-analysis_0.pdf8/14/2015 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71751Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesCARB observed a wide range of operating efficiencies and outputs from site to site. Maximum capacities were found to be generally in line with manufacturer's claims as outdoor temperatures fell to -10https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf8/31/2015 1:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71801Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71811Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71891New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71911Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71931High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71381Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71391Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71441Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71451Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting SystemsIn many residential building retrofit programs, air tightening to increase energy efficiency is often constrained by safety concerns with naturally vented combustion appliances. Tighter residential buhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/vi_rapp_-_assessment_of_literature_related_to_combustion_appliance_venting_systems_revision_0.pdf8/10/2015 5:48:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71491Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76461Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64550.pdf3/22/2017 1:56:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76431Building America Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4, LaFayette, Georgia (CZ4), and Savannah, Georgia (CZ2)The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64861.pdf3/22/2017 1:17:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76361Building America Case Study: Impact of Slab-Foundation Heat Transfer on Space-Conditioning Energy Use in Florida, Cocoa, FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65356.pdf3/21/2017 7:25:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76411Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76721Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76731DOE Building America Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Highlights: Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016Fact sheet showing the metrics from calendar year 2016 from Building America's various outreach activities, including website, webinars, publications, etc. Metrics report on data for outreach and stakhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/68041.pdf6/9/2017 2:31:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76741Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76751Building America Case Study: Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field Test, Minneapolis, MinnesotaHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high-performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65445.pdf6/12/2017 5:38:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76541Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76561Simple Retrofit High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater Field TestHigh-performance water heaters are typically more time consuming and costly to install in retrofit applications, making high performance water heaters difficult to justify economically. However, recenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65444.pdf4/27/2017 12:14:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76571Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76581Building America Case Study: Impact of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat Pumps, Cocoa, FloridaA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64696.pdf5/8/2017 6:26:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76591Building America Case Study: Effect of Ducted HPWH on Space Conditioning and Water Heating Energy Use - Central Florida Lab Home, Cocoa, FloridaThe purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of ducted heat pump water heaters (HPWH's) on space conditioning and water heating energy use in residential applications. Two identical HPWH'https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65359.pdf5/8/2017 7:05:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74061Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75981Evaluation of Technical and Utility Programmatic Challenges With Residential Forced-Air Integrated Space/Water Heat SystemsThis multi-unit field demonstration of combined space and water heating (combi) systems was conducted to help document combi system installation and performance issues that needed to be addressed throhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/62495.pdf1/4/2017 4:57:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
75991Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Addressing Multifamily Piping Losses with Solar Hot WaterSun Light & Power, a San Francisco Bay Area solar design-build contractor, teamed with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America partner the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBIhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/64663.pdf1/4/2017 5:25:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76311Energy-Efficient Management of Mechanical Ventilation and Relative Humidity in Hot-Humid ClimatesIn hot and humid climates, it is challenging to energy-efficiently maintain indoor RH at acceptable levels while simultaneously providing required ventilation, particularly in high performance low coohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65002.pdf3/21/2017 6:30:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76331Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72921Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73201Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73221Phased Retrofits in Existing Homes in Florida Phase I: Shallow and Deep RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America program, in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL), conducted a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program. This research soughttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65327.pdf2/25/2016 3:52:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73231Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73241Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73321Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73271Risk Assessment of Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Strategies in Low-Load HomesThese simulations enabled IBACOS to identify which strategies work best for particular climate zones or house geometries and to propose solutions that homebuilders can implement to reduce the risk of https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64630.pdf2/29/2016 2:08:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73181Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can use when looking to create and implement higher performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standardshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/25/2016 3:08:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73851Accelerating the Delivery of Home Performance Upgrades through a Synergistic Business ModelThe NorthernSTAR BA partnership investigated a new model to deploy building science-guided performance solutions to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65333.pdf4/12/2016 4:35:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74101Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73681Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73701NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73721Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Process ImprovementsRea Ventures Group, LLC (Rea Ventures) partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface)—a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team—https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65145.pdf3/29/2016 4:58:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73781Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73421Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77771DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard RowsThrive Home Builders built this 2,780-ft2 townhome in Lone Tree, Colorado, to the high-performance requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) Program.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_courtyard_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:48:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76831U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home ImplementationThis report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65314.pdf7/27/2017 6:57:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81391DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Charis Homes, The Sanctuary, North Canton, OHCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Charis_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:22:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81401 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Newburgh Custom, Newburgh, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Greenhill_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:31:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80481DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Healthy-E-Community Enterprises of Virginia Inc., The Villas at Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a mixed humid climate that got a HERS 0 with PV, with 2x4 framed walls with advanced house wrap, a sealed conditioned crawl spahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_healtherocketts_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80571DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Revival Homes, Perkins Road, New Hartford, CTCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a cold climate that got a HERS -12 with PV, with pre-cast concrete wall panels with exterior rigid foam, a SIPs attic, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revivalperkins_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:16:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79391HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81431 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Glacier Club Modern Home, Durango, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Mantell_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:46:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM11Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484344High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IIThis fact sheet describes advanced framing techniques for two and three stud corners, T-intersection, and window header.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:40:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
517631Building America Best Practices Series Volume 14 - HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with HomeownersThis guide, which is part of a series of Best Practices guides produced by DOE’s Building America program, describes ways homeowners can reduce their energy costs and improve the comfort, health, and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_guide.pdf8/30/2011 6:38:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
730624New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseA zero energy ready home was recently completed that features an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system, called the extended plate and beam, is for use above grhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65326.pdf2/23/2016 9:30:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334821Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 3; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Cold and Very Cold Climates The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the cold and very cohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38309.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
337721Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure) Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating anhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30506.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
484218High Performance Building Details: Advanced Framing IThis fact sheet describe advanced framing techniques that can be structurally superior to standard framing, reduce materials and cost, and provide more space for insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:37:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
775317Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 1: 2x6 WallsPart 1 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides time-proven, practical, and cost-effective strategies for constructing durable, energy-efficient walls. It addhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-1-2x6-walls_2.pdf10/3/2017 1:40:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
795017HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Z.E.N. 2.0 Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 38 without PV or HERS 4 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_ZEN_101618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:44:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
342916High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series The sixth volume of the Building America Best Practices Series presents information that is useful throughout the U.S. for enhancing the energy efficiency practices in the specific climate zones that https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
775415Construction Guide to Next-Generation High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 - Part 2: 2x4 WallsPart 2 of this Construction Guide to High-Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 provides straightforward and cost-effective strategies to construct durable, energy-efficient walls. It addresses wallshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/construction-guide-to-next-generation-high-performance-walls-in-climate-zones-3-5-part-2-2x4-walls_5.pdf10/3/2017 1:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
705215Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on WallsThis measure guideline provides information about the design and construction of wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inches and that require a secondary claddhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/incorporating-thick-layers-exterior-insulation.pdf4/16/2015 3:43:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
466312Air Sealing: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners – Volume 10 This guide provides information to contractors and homeowners to identify ways to seal unwanted air leaks in homes, while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding indoor air pollution.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_airsealing_report.pdf9/9/2010 6:33:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
482011Building Materials Property TableThis information sheet describes a table of some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials taken from ASHRAE Fundamentals - 2001, Moisture Control in Buildings, CMHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/building_materials_property_table.pdf 12/8/2010 7:35:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334511Building America Best Practices Series - High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County This report identifies the climate region of each county in the United States. The report is intended as an aid in helping builders to identify the appropriate climate designation for the counties in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
334911Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 4; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Mixed-Humid Climate This guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the mixed-humid clihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38448.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
699710Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STARThe improvement of existing homes in the United States can have a much greater impact on overall residential energy use than the construction of highly efficient new homes. There are over 130 million https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reducing-energy-existing-homes.pdf12/29/2014 9:57:09 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
343110Wall Insulation This fact sheet provides information on advanced wall framing, including insulating walls, airtight construction, and moisture control.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26451.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69299DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southern Energy Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home, Russellville, ALThis home is the first manufactured home built to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standard and won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. This manufactured home achieved a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_SouthernHomesDivision_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:32:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74298Control Strategies to Reduce the Energy Consumption of Central Domestic Hot Water SystemsDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/control-strategies-to-reduce-energy-consumption-of-central-domestic-hot-water-systems.pdf7/12/2016 11:50:47 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76108Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy HomesThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program enables the transformation of the U.S. housing industry to achieve energy savings through energy-efficient, high-performance homes with imphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67636.pdf2/1/2017 1:15:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47828Building America Special Research Project—High-R Foundations Case Study AnalysisThis report considers a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r_foundations_report.pdf12/6/2010 4:18:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67837Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Whole-House PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective envelope designs that can be effectively integrated into the plant production process whilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_factorybuilt_wholehouse.pdf5/7/2014 11:23:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66677Technology Solutions Case Study: Stud Walls with Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built HousingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f7/case_study_studwalls_factoryhousing.pdf1/29/2014 7:14:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77797DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon HouseUnited Way of Long Island’s Housing Development Corporation built this 3,719-ft2 two–story, 5-bedroom home in Huntington Station, New York, to the rigorous performance requirements of the U.S. Departmhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_unitedway_101217.pdf10/16/2017 7:01:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66586Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built Housing, Phase 3—Design Development and PrototypingThe Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with high performance, cost-effective alternative envelope designs. In the near term, these technologies will play a central rolhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/envelope_research_factorybuilt.pdf1/16/2014 6:04:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62026Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 17 - Energy Renovations-Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share With HomeownersThis guide will help contractors and homeowners identify ways to make their homes more comfortable, more energy efficient, and healthier to live in. It also identifies the steps to take, with the helphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_guide.pdf4/22/2013 6:35:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48466Designing Forced-Air HVAC SystemsThis guide explains proper calculation of heating and cooling design loads for homes.used to calculated for the home using the protocols set forth in the latest edition of the Air Conditioning Contrachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/forced_air_hvac_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:46:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
57066Expert Meeting Report: Advanced Envelope Research for Factory Built HousingThis report provides information about the Building America expert meeting on advanced envelope research for factory built housing, hosted by the ARIES Collaborative on October 11, 2011, in Phoenix, Ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_adv_envelope.pdf4/25/2012 12:05:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69336Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Field StudyBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/excavationless_exterior_fountain_study.pdf10/9/2014 9:37:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77476A Plug-and-Play Duct System EvaluationThis report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/osti-ibacos-plug-and-play.pdf9/11/2017 1:23:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33876Efficient Lighting Strategies: Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy. Building Technologies Program, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ efficient lighting strategies in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26467.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79206Moisture Performance of High-R Wall SystemsHigh-performance homes offer improved comfort, lower utility bills, and assured durability. The next generation of building enclosures is a key step toward achieving high-performance goals through dechttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439443.pdf7/3/2018 3:51:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79456HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Dwell Development, Genesee Park Net Zero, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning customers spec home in the marine climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 0 with PVhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Dwell_101618_HR.pdf12/14/2018 1:55:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79496HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Elements Collection, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 48 without PV or HERS 28 with PV. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Thrive_Elements_101818_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:38:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73405Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured HomesThrough field-testing and analysis, this project evaluated whole-building approaches and estimated the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space condithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65436.pdf3/8/2016 2:22:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69895Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built HomesThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes a low-cost, low-tech attic insulation technique developed by the ARIES Building America team with help from Southern Energy Homes and Johns Manville. Increashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_factory_attic_insulation.pdf12/24/2014 10:06:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48505General Solar Thermal SpecificationThis fact sheet describes the benefits of solar hot water heating systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_thermal_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:11:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49315Updated Miscellaneous Electricity Loads and Appliance Energy Usage Profiles for Use in Home Energy Ratings, the Building America Benchmark Procedures and Related CalculationsThis report addresses the ever increasing percentage of whole house energy use that is attributable to miscellaneous electricity loads (MELs) and major appliances.http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1837-10.pdf1/14/2011 3:18:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48415High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing IIThis fact sheet provides information about insulation and air sealing behind tubs, showers, and fireplaces.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing2.pdf 12/15/2010 12:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65025Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Heating Season Energy and Moisture LevelsTwo identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock were sealed and tested to 2.5 ACH50. Then, one was made leaky with 70% leakage through the attic and 30% through windowhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/flexible_residential_test_facility.pdf10/9/2013 8:58:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64785The Performance House - A Cold Climate Challenge HomeWorking with builder partners on test homes allows for vetting of whole-house building strategies to eliminate any potential unintended consequences prior to implementing these solution packages on a https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/performance_house_cold_ch.pdf 9/5/2013 2:17:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65485Technology Solutions Case Study: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof SheathingSpray polyurethane foams (SPFs) have advantages over alternative insulation methods because they provide air sealing in complex assemblies, particularly roofs. Spray foam can provide the thermal, air,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_spray_foam_application.pdf11/11/2013 9:49:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34875Passive Solar Design Increase energy efficiency and comfort in homes by incorporating passive solar design features.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29236.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33855Energy-Efficient Appliances: Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors that explains the energy savings potential of efficient appliances, how to purchase them, and how to maintain them.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26468.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79485HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties/Philgreen Construction, Green Leaf Street, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS -8 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Revive_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:32:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79465HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: High Performance Homes, Rose Acres, Westminster, MDCase study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 35 without PV or HERS 14https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_HighPerformance_1011618_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:13:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79405HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Revive Properties, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_revive_092716.pdf10/26/2018 11:35:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79365Attic Retrofits Using Nail-Base Insulated PanelsThis project developed and demonstrated a roof/attic energy retrofit solution using nail-base insulated panels for existing homes where traditional attic insulation approaches are not effective or feahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1430504.pdf10/3/2018 6:11:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48454Ventilating Your HomeThis guide explains proper ventilation techniques for indoor air quality.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:41:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54124Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing HomesThis document begins with a discussion on potential cost and performance benefits of duct sealing and insulating. It continues with a review of typical duct materials and components and the overall prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_guide_seal_ducts.pdf12/16/2011 4:34:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54134Energy Savings and Peak Demand Reduction of a SEER 21 Heat Pump vs. a SEER 13 Heat Pump with Attic and Indoor Duct SystemsThis report describes results of experiments that were conducted in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house--the Manufactured Housing (MH Lab) at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)--to evaluate the dhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_savings_heat_pumps.pdf12/16/2011 4:39:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68964Measure Guideline: Guide to Attic Air SealingThe purpose of this measure guideline is to provide information and recommendations for the preparation work necessary prior to adding attic insulation. Even though the purpose of this guide is to savhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_attic_airsealing.pdf9/23/2014 1:05:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71244Cooling and Heating Season Impacts of Right-Sizing of Fixed- and Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps With Attic and Indoor Ductwork​A new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. They are controlled differently than standard fixedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/variable-capacity-heatpumps-indoor-ductwork.pdf7/14/2015 12:40:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71364Durable Airtightness in Single-Family Dwellings: Field Measurements and AnalysisDurability of the building envelope is important to new homes that are increasingly built with improved levels of airtightness. It is also important to weatherized homes such that energy savings from http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/max_sherman_-_durable_airtightness_in_single-family_dwellings_-_field_measurements_and_analysis_1.pdf8/6/2015 4:49:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73194Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Case Study AnalysisTwo multifamily buildings planned in Climate Zone 4 were analyzed to determine the cost, energy and performance implications of redesigning them to comply with Zero Energy Ready Home, a recognition prhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64762.pdf2/25/2016 3:20:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74134Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Optimized Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation RetrofitsA more accurate assessment of SOG foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation with 3-dimensihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf6/8/2016 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74934HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Cathedral Point at The Dells, Prescott, AZCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 47 without PV or HERS -2 with PVhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_mandalay_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:18:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74644Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid InsulationHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-r-value-walls.pdf9/2/2016 1:14:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74064Building America Case Study: Solar Water Heating in Multifamily BuildingsSolar domestic hot water (SDHW) systems have been installed on buildings for decades, but because of relatively high costs they have not achieved significant market penetration in most of the country.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/solar-water-heating-case.pdf6/1/2016 9:58:45 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74094Expert Meeting Report: HVAC Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Repair/ReplacementThe concept for the expert meeting described in this report was to bring together most of the stakeholders in the area of FDD, including academic researchers, manufacturers, educators, program managerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/emr-hvac-fault-detection-diagnosis-repair.pdf6/2/2016 9:09:05 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76384Building America Case Study: Construction Guidelines for High R-Value Walls without Exterior Rigid Insulation, Cold Climate RegionHigh-R wall assemblies (R-40 and above) are gaining popularity in the market due to programs like the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, Passive House (PH), Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) challenges ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/65148.pdf3/22/2017 12:21:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77444Building America Case Study: Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 Evaluation Final ReportThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). This https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65404.pdf8/24/2017 3:04:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34204Heating and Cooling Equipment Selection. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact Sheet This fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment for heating and cooling to reduce initial costs, increase homeowner comfort, increase operating efficiency, and greatly reduce utility costs.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26459.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77744DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Alliance Green Builders, Casa AguilaAlliance Green Builders built this 3,129-ft2 home in the hills above Ramona, California, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. The home should perform far https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_alliance_greenbuilder_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:44:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76823Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from the 2013–2014 EvaluationThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) completed a fourth year-long evaluation on residential hot water heating systems in a laboratory environment (east central Florida, hot-humid climate). The evaluhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65403.pdf7/27/2017 6:12:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76713Summer Indoor Heat Pump Water Heater Evaluation in a Hot-Dry ClimateHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64082.pdf6/9/2017 2:14:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76743Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes, Denver, ColoradoIBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high-velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65316.pdf6/12/2017 1:50:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76413Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - MultifamilyThe measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67581.pdf3/22/2017 12:55:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74073Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Demonstration House of Cold-Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing​Single family homes in urban areas that are available for renovation by nonprofit developers are often in rough shape (1MM to 2MM nationally). Budgeting has historically focused on improving homes tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/demonstration-house-cold-solutions.pdf6/1/2016 12:34:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73333Strategy Guideline: Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsThe Strategy Guideline, written by the U.S. Department of Energy's research team Building Science Corporation, 1) describes how to model and interpret results of models for above-grade walls, and 2) ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65479.pdf3/2/2016 9:45:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73783Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Indirect Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family HomesIn 2011, Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) completed the construction of Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), which is a development of 20 very efficient homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The homes feature https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65188.pdf4/12/2016 11:01:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73813Efficient Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Rehabilitations of USDA Multifamily HomesRea Ventures Group, LLC, partnered with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Partnership for Home Innovation Building America research team, to develop ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65146.pdf4/12/2016 11:25:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73823Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Overview: Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsIn this project, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR) worked with Elevate Energy on three tasks: to conduct pre- and post-retrofit ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65083.pdf4/12/2016 11:32:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74653Combined Space and Water Heating: Next Steps to Improved PerformanceThe combined space and water heating systems (combi) use a high efficiency direct vent burner that eliminates safety issues associated with natural draft appliances. Past research with these systems shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water-heating-improved-performance.pdf9/2/2016 1:25:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74923HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE Sustainability, Multifamily Living, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 42 without PV or HERS 5 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_philgreen_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:13:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76333Laboratory Evaluation of Energy Recovery VentilatorsOver the years, building scientists have characterized the relationship between building airtightness, exhaust-only appliances airflows, and building depressurization. Now, as the use of deep retrofithttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/66560.pdf3/21/2017 6:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72173DOE ZERH Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Bellingham Power House, Bellingham, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got HERS 34 without PV or HERS -12 with PV, with 6” SIP walls and 10” SIP roof; R-28 ICF around slab, Rhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/TCLegend_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:52:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72903Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate​IBACOS monitored 37 homes during the late summer and early fall of 2014 in a hot and humid climate to better understand indoor comfort conditions. These homes were constructed in the last several yeahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-homes-hot-humid.pdf2/17/2016 9:56:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70753New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program High-Performance Test Homes - Pacific NorthwestThis project represents the third phase of a multi-year effort to develop and bring to market a High Performance Manufactured Home (HPMH). In this project, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_neem_housing_program_test.pdf5/27/2015 12:41:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70373Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Mineral Fiber Insulation BoardExterior insulating sheathing for high performance building enclosures is an important strategy for meeting energy efficiency requirements in many climates and can position an existing building to perhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_cladding_mineral_fiber.pdf3/26/2015 11:55:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71443Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions CenterThe U.S. DOE Building America program has established a research agenda targeting market-relevant strategies to achieve 40% reductions in existing home energy use by 2030. Deep Energy Retrofits (DERs)http://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_deep_energy_retrofit_guidance_for_the_building_america_solutions_center.pdf8/10/2015 5:40:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71973DOE ZERH Case Study: Amaris Homes, Fishers Circle, Vadnais Heights, MNCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 47 without PV or HERS 22 with PV, with 2x4 24” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam plus 3” https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Amaris_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:30:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67973Technology Case Studies: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field AssessmentBetter insulation and tighter envelopes are reducing space heating loads for new and existing homes. For many homes, decreased space heating loads make it possible for both space and domestic water hehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_integrated_space_waterheating.pdf5/15/2014 12:22:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68093Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture LevelsAir infiltration and ventilation in residential buildings is a very large part of the heating loads, but empirical data regarding the impact on space cooling has been lacking. Moreover, there has beenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/infiltration_ventilation_cooling_season.pdf6/5/2014 10:05:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68393Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Residential Integrated Heat Pump Water HeatersThis paper explores the laboratory performance of five integrated Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) across a wide range of operating conditions representative of U.S. climate regions. HPWHs are expectedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_hpwh.pdf7/22/2013 12:07:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68313Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test HouseField testing was performed in a new construction unoccupied test house in Pittsburgh, PA. Four air-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning distribution systems—a typical airflow ducted systehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/space_cond_lowload_pittsburgh.pdf 7/2/2014 7:43:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68573Maximizing Information from Residential Measurements of Volatile Organic CompoundsContinually changing materials used in home construction and finishing can introduce new chemicals or changes in the VOC profile in residential air and the trend towards tighter homes can lead to highhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6120e-maximizing_information_from_residential-final.pdf8/14/2013 6:38:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68823Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid InsulationChanges in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) from 2009 to 2012 have resulted in the use of exterior rigid insulation becoming part of the prescriptive code requirements. With more jurihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_exterior_insulation.pdf9/12/2014 12:53:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69763Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage PathsIBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture-risk-unvented-attics.pdf11/19/2014 11:04:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66663Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. For thick layers ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_exterior.pdf1/29/2014 7:07:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69283DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FLThis home garnered an award in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and features 2x4 walls with fiberglass batt inside plus R-3 rigid foam on the exterior, ENERGY STAhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Volusia_Habitat__SG_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:24:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69263DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Green Extreme Homes & Carl Franklin Homes — First DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Retrofit, Garland, TXThis builder was honored with an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for the first retrofit home certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready home requirements.The 60-year-old, thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:27:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
55533Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment SizingThis guide describes the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, IL as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, FL. The rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_hvac_sizing.pdf2/22/2012 9:27:52 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51253Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsThis guide presents the key criteria required to create accurate heating and cooling load calculations and offers examples of the implications when inaccurate adjustments are applied to the HVAC desighttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_load_calc.pdf6/24/2011 11:01:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54113Advanced Strategy Guideline: Air Distribution Basics and Duct DesignThis report discusses considerations for designing an air distribution system for an energy efficient house that requires less air volume to condition the space. Considering the HVAC system early in thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_air_distr.pdf12/16/2011 4:28:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5907340% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_hot_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:42:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59723Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family HomesThis report is a revision of an earlier report titled: Measure Guideline: Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes. Revisions include: Information in https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow_watervapor_transport.pdf10/25/2012 6:26:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48393Providing a Thermal Break in Gut RehabsThis fact sheet provides step-by-step guidelines for implementing cost-effective wall insulation strategy.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/gut_rehab_thermal_break_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:11:13 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48493General PV SpecificationThis fact sheet gives a brief overview of testing, mounting, and system components of photovoltaic electric systems for homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/pv_specification.pdf12/15/2010 2:06:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67293Building America Top Innovations 2012: EEBA Builder’s GuidesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Builder’s Guides, which met a great need for clear guidance on the latest technologies and best practices for high-performancehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1a_ba_innov_eeba_buildersguides_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:31:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66413Best Practices Case Study: Treasure Homes, Fallen Leaf at Riverbend, Sacramento, CA Case study of Treasure Homes who installed solar panels on the roofs, plus extra insulation, roof sheathing with an integrated radiant barrier, rigid foam exterior insulation, and a Smart Vent night chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_treasure_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 3:19:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34723Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate This document helps builders design, build, or renovate homes, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, indoor air quality, dust, and living creatures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32114.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33713Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet Palm Harbor Homes and Building America’s Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop air-distribution and duct-sealing strategies that reduce energy use and increase comfort.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/30540.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34333Weather-Resistive Barriers How to select and install housewrap and other types of weather-resistive barriers: Building Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/28600.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33503Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 5; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Marine Climate This best practices guide is part of a series produced by Building America. The guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% enhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38449.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47033High-Performance Home Technologies: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County-Volume 7.1This guide describes the climate zone designations used by Building America and compares them with the climate zone designations used in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_climate_guide_2013.pdf 10/28/2010 5:29:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48023Residential Best Practices CriteriaThis information sheet lists some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/bscinfo_001_residential_best_practices_criteria.pdf 12/7/2010 4:26:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79473HIA 2018 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity, Kalamazoo Infill Home, Kalamazoo, MI Case study of a DOE 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 46.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2018hiawinner_Kalamazoo_102418_HR.pdf 12/18/2018 1:25:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81453 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Panacea, Denver, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Thrive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81463 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, Suffolk County LandBank Attainable Housing, East Patchogue, NYCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_United_Way_Long_Island_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:59:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66552Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity ControlOptimizing whole house mechanical ventilation as part of the Building Ameerica program's systems engineered approach to constructing housing has been an important subject of the program's research. Vehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/impact_mechanical_ventilation.pdf1/16/2014 5:27:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
5906240% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Mixed-Humid ClimateThis guide book is a resource to help builders design and construct highly energy-efficient homes, while addressing building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort. Whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/40percent_mixed_humid.pdf8/22/2011 6:35:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65402Moisture Durability with Vapor-Permeable Insulating SheathingExterior sheathing insulation is an effective strategy in increasing the overall R-value of wall assemblies; other benefits include decreasing the effects of thermal bridging and increasing the moistuhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/moisture_durability_insulating_sheathing.pdf10/31/2013 5:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65972DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Weiss Building & Development, Downers Grove, IllinoisThis single-family home built in a peat bog has underground storage tanks and drainage tanks, blown fiberglass insulation, coated rigid polyisocyanurate, and flashing. The 3,600-square-foot custom homhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 4:20:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65992DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Homes, San Marcos, California Designed to produce as much energy as it uses, the ZeroHouse incorporates a PV system, R-15 fiberglass batts in walls, and slab-on-grade foundation. The builder ranked fifth in the nation on Builder Mhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_KB%20Homes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:15:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66182Internal Roof and Attic Thermal Radiation Control Retrofit Strategies for Cooling-Dominated ClimatesThis project evaluates the cooling energy savings and cost effectiveness of radiation control retrofit strategies for residential attics in U.S. cooling-dominated climates. Usually, in residential apphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/roof_attic_thermal_radiation_control.pdf12/19/2013 12:27:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66192Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program: High Performance Manufactured Home Prototyping and Construction DevelopmentThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), and Northwest Energy Works (NEW), the current Northwest Energy Efficient Manufacturedhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/nw_manufactured_housing.pdf12/19/2013 12:42:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66212Air-to-Water Heat Pumps With Radiant Delivery in Low-Load HomesSpace conditioning represents nearly 50% of average residential household energy consumption, highlighting the need to identify alternative cost-effective, energy-efficient cooling and heating strateghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtowater_heat_pumps.pdf12/19/2013 5:18:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67312Building America Top Innovations 2012: Attic Air Sealing GuidelinesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored Guide to Attic Air Sealing by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation, which provides best practices fohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_1c_ba_innov_atticairsealing_011713.pdf3/5/2013 3:41:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67622Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production BuilderBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/27/2014 5:47:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67672Technology Solutions Case Study: Ducts Sealing Using Injected Spray SealantIn multifamily and attached buildings, traditional duct sealing methods are often impractical or costly and disruptive because of the difficulty in accessing leakage sites. In this project, the Raleighttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/04/f14/case_study_ducts_sealing.pdf4/2/2014 6:09:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67362Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Science-Based Climate MapsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes the Building America-developed climate zone map, which serves as a consistent framework for energy-efficiency requirements in the national modelhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3a_ba_innov_buildingscienceclimatemaps_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:11:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67382Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented Crawlspaces Code AdoptionThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research which has supported acceptance of unvented crawlspaces in the IRC.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3c_ba_innov_unventedcrawlspaces_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:20:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66652Measured Performance of Residential Dehumidifiers Under Cyclic OperationResidential construction practices are progressing toward higher levels of energy efficiency. A proven strategy to save energy is to simultaneously increase building insulation levels and reduce outdohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dehumidifiers_cyclic_operation.pdf1/29/2014 6:54:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67042No-Regrets Remodeling, 2nd EditionNo-Regrets Remodeling, sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is an informative publication that walks homeowners and/or remodelers through various home remodeling projects. In addition to remodehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/no_regrets_remodeling_ornl.pdf 2/26/2014 7:59:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67082Building America Top Innovations 2012: Basement Insulation SystemsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes research on basement insulation, which identifies the wall installation methods and materials that perform best in terms of insulation and waterhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1a_ba_innov_basementinsulationsystems_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:15:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65832Technology Solutions Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater RetrofitIn this project, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied heat pump water heaters, an efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional electric resistance water heaters that can improve energhttps://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/case-studies/BA_CS_HPWH_080712.pdf11/21/2013 7:17:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65002Optimizing Hydronic System Performance in Residential ApplicationsEven though new homes constructed with hydronic heat comprise only 3% of the market (US Census Bureau 2009), of the 115 million existing homes in the United States, almost 14 million of those homes (1https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/optimizing_hydronic_system_perf.pdf10/9/2013 8:48:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65082New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, CaliforniaExterior rigid foam insulation at the edge of the slab foundation was a unique feature for this low-load, unoccupied test house in a hot-dry climate and may be more appropriate for climates with highehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_exterior_rigid_foam.pdf10/14/2013 8:45:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65092Expert Meeting Report: Cladding Attachment Over Exterior Insulation (BSC Report)The addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of both wood framed walls as well as mass masonry wall assemblies. The location of thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cladding_attachment_over_exterior_insulation.pdf10/14/2013 8:50:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65312Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Exterior Rigid Insulation Best PracticesIn this Top Innovation profile, field and lab studies by BSC, PHI, and NorthernSTAR characterize the thermal, air, and vapor resistance properties of rigid foam insulation and describe best practices https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-7_exterior_rigid_insulation.pdf10/29/2013 4:30:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62752Comparison of Advanced Residential Water Heating Technologies in the United StatesIn this study, gas storage, gas tankless, condensing, electric storage, heat pump, and solar water heaters were simulated in several different climates across the United States, installed in both condhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comparison_water_heating_tech.pdf6/10/2013 10:44:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64762Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home RetrofitsThe Partnership for Home Innovation developed a construction quality process for new and existing high performance homes (HPH) in which high performance goals are established, specifications to meet thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_quality_construction.pdf9/4/2013 5:41:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
63432Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit ProgramsThis project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes. A home energy rating provides a quantitative appraisal of a home’s energy performance, uhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/field_assess_energy_audit_tools.pdf7/19/2013 6:27:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49292Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009-2010 TestingThis report describes the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems compared in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period. http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1856-10.pdf1/14/2011 2:41:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48472Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying ThemThis fact sheet explores the benefits of burying ducts that run through vented attic space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/buried_ducts.pdf 12/15/2010 1:52:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48482Why Right-Size? Science versus PracticalityThis fact sheet examines the reasons behind resizing residential building heating and cooling systems. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/why_to_rightsize_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:58:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48572Smart Vapor Barrier: CertainTeed Dryright-vs-Kraft-Faced InsulationThis fact sheet CertainTeed compares the hygrothermal performances of DryRight™ fiberglass batts and kraft-faced fiberglass batts in a south facing wall assembly with a moisture storage cladding materhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_vapor_barrier.pdf12/16/2010 12:08:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48582Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and BeyondThis paper focuses on three of the most practical high-performance wall systems to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_r_walls.pdf12/16/2010 12:15:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48602Solar Domestic Water Heating: a Roof-Integrated EvaluationThis fact sheet describes an evaluation of the performance of a roof-integrated solar water heating system.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/solar_hot_water_research.pdf12/16/2010 12:41:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59452Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation BasicsThis guideline is intended to describe good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes, and to be a practical resource for building contractors, designers, and also to homeowners.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_basement_insul.pdf10/10/2012 4:36:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60212Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and SelectionThis document provides guidelines for the selection of energy-efficient windows in new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones. It includes information on window products, thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_windows.pdf12/10/2012 5:04:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60352High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture MonitoringThe focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high_rwalls_remodeling.pdf 12/18/2012 4:29:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60422Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and ResponseThe focus of this project was to investigate the factors influencing consumer adoption of Home Energy Displays (HEDs) and to evaluate electricity consumption in households with basic HEDs versus enhanhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_displays.pdf12/20/2012 5:19:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60532Sonoma House: Monitoring of the First U.S. Passive House RetrofitThe Sonoma Deep Retrofit is a single-story deep retrofit project in the marine climate of Sonoma, California. The design was guided by Passive House principles that promote the use of very high levelshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sonoma_house.pdf12/26/2012 11:57:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60542Measure Guideline: Wood Window Repair, Rehabilitation, and ReplacementThis measure guideline provides information and guidance on rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing existing window assemblies in residential construction. The intent is to provide information reghttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wood_windows.pdf12/26/2012 12:15:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60722Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated CrawlspacesThis how-to guide explains the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and provides prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces. The https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilated_crawlspace_guide.pdf1/20/2013 9:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60812High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header TestingTwo prominent approaches within the Building America Program to construct higher R-value walls have included use of larger dimension framing and exterior rigid foam insulation. These approaches have bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highr_walls_new_construction.pdf1/25/2013 11:11:15 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60872DOE Challenge Home Case Study: e2 Homes – Winter Park, FloridaThis Challenge Home case study describes the first certified DOE Challenge Home as constructed by e2 Homes. Completed in May 2012, the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida, is a 4,305-ft2 customhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ch_casestudy_e2homes_4page.pdf1/31/2013 2:17:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59112Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy CommunityThis report describes work conducted at the Wisdom Way Solar Village (WWSV), a community of 10 high performance duplexes (20 homes) in Greenfield, MA, constructed by Rural Development, Inc. (RDI). Buihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wisdom_way_community.pdf 9/4/2012 4:04:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59282Measure Guideline: Transitioning to a Tankless Water HeaterThis measure guideline provides information to help residential builders and retrofitters with the design, specification, selection, implementation, installation, and maintenance issues of transitionihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_tanklesswh.pdf 9/25/2012 11:40:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56552Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump ModelingThis presentation describes a new approach to modeling residential air conditioners and heat pumps, which allows users to model systems by specifying only the more readily-available SEER/EER/HSPF-typehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_cond_heat_pump_model.pdf3/30/2012 12:52:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69272DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Nokomis, FLThe builder won an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this super-insulated home that features a 5.5-inch-thick layer of open-cell spray foam on the inside of the attic https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sarasota_Habitat09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 5:52:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68642Regional Variation in Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the U.S.Residential heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have recently re-emerged on the U.S. market, and they have the potential to provide homeowners significant cost and energy savings. However, actual in use phttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/regional_variation_hpwh.pdf8/15/2013 12:53:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68652Laboratory Testing of Demand-Response Enabled Household AppliancesWith the advent of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems capable of two-way communications between the utility's grid and the building, there has been significant effort in the Automated https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/demand_response_appliances.pdf8/15/2013 12:58:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69302DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes — Cedarwood, Bellingham, WAThis house was the Grand Winner in the Affordable Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, and has 6-inch SIP walls, a 10-inch structural insulated panel roof, and insulating concrete fhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_TCLegendCedarwood_09-20-14_0.pdf10/3/2014 9:48:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69312Evaluating Domestic Hot Water Distribution System Options with Validated Analysis ModelsA developing body of work is forming that collects data on domestic hot water consumption, water use behaviors, and energy efficiency of various distribution systems. Transient System Simulation Tool https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluating_domestic_hot_water.pdf10/6/2014 5:35:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69802Technology Solutions Case Study: Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living Space, Waldorf, MarylandIn this project, Building Science Corporation worked with production homebuilder K. Hovnanian to evaluate air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_air_leakage_transfer_garage.pdf12/4/2014 1:21:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69872Conway Street Apartments: A Multifamily Deep Energy RetrofitWhile single-family, detached homes account for 63% of households (EIA 2009); multi-family homes account for a very large portion of that remaining housing stock, and this fraction is growing. Throughhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/conwayst-apartments-multifamily-retrofit.pdf12/23/2014 9:22:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69352Taking the Challenge at Singer Village — A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomeAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR® for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, this builder, Brookside Development, was seeking to build an even more sustainhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/challenge_singer_village.pdf10/13/2014 9:34:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69622New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaThis builder partnered with Building America to build HERS-58 homes with foam gaskets at sill and top plates, fresh air intakes, SEER 16/HSPF 9.5 heat pumps, and tight air sealing of 2.7 ACH50.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_2013.pdf10/31/2013 8:17:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69922Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential BuildingsThis 2014 Top Innovations profile describes Building America research and support in developing and gaining adoption of ASHRAE 62.2, a residential ventilation standard that is critical to transforminghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_ASHRAE%2062_2.pdf12/24/2014 10:47:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70072Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing of Compartmentalization Methods for Multifamily Construction Fire-resistance rated (or area separation) wall assemblies present a great difficulty in air sealing/compartmentalization, particularly in townhouse construction. To address this challenge, Building Shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_multifamily.pdf1/19/2015 6:05:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68492Achieving Challenge Home in Affordable Housing in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC), one of the Building America research team leads, has partnered with two builders as they work through the Challenge Hohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/affordable_ch_hothumid.pdf 8/8/2014 6:35:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68972Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production BuildersThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America program goals, specifically chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf9/23/2014 1:15:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69062Technology Solutions Case Study: Ground Source Heat Pump Research, TaC Studios Residence, Atlanta, Georigia This case study describes the construction of a new test home that demonstrates current best practices for the mixed-humid climate, including a high performance ground source heat pump for heating andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_groundsource_heat_pump_tac.pdf10/1/2014 4:04:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69112DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes — Kaltenbach Residence, Clinton, WAThis home on Whidbey Island won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home scores HERS 37 without PV or HERS -13 with 10 kW PV, enough to power the hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_CliftonView_Katlenbach%209-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:39:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69162DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Sterling Brook Custom Homes — Village Park Eco Home, Double Park, TXThis builder won a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for this showcase home that serves as an energy-efficient model home for the custom home builder: 1,300 visitors toured thhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Sterling_Brook_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:32:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71992DOE ZERH Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TXCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 56 without PV or HERS 26 with PV, with 4.5” SIP walls and 8.5” SIP roof; uninsulated https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CarlFranklin_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:05:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72012DOE ZERH Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Marine Drive and Port Hadlcok, Coupeville and Port Hadlock WACase study of two DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the marine climate that got HERS 39 and 38 without PV or HERS 2-12 and -9 with PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 10.25” SIP roof; https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CVH_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:12:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72082DOE ZERH Case Study: Heirloom Design Build, Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA Case study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-19 ocsf; basement with R-28 ccsf, R-https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Heirloom_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:31:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72132DOE ZERH Case Study: Mutual Housing California, Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, Woodland, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project of 62 affordable-housing apartment home in the hot-dry climate that exceeded CA Title 24-2008 by 35%, with 2x4 16” on centhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/MutualHousing_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:44:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72142DOE ZERH Case Study: New Town Builders, Town Homes at Perrin's Row, Wheat Ridge, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily project with 26 units in the cold climate that got a HERS 54 without PV, or HERS 28 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-2https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/NewTown_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:46:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72152DOE ZERH Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Via del Cielo, Santa Fe, NMCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-21 blown fiberglass; slab foundatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Palo%20Duro_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:48:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72162DOE ZERH Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got HERS 57 without PV, with 6.5” SIP walls and 8.25” SIP roof; uninsulated slab foundation; frehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Sunroc_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:50:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71392Technology Solutions Case Study: Innovative Retrofit Foundation Insulation Strategies, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBasements in climates 6 & 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. These foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribuhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_retrofit_foundation_insulation.pdf8/6/2015 7:58:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71492Technology Solutions Case Study: Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated BuildingsDesigning a superinsulated home has many benefits including improved comfort, reduced exterior noise penetration, lower energy bills, and the ability to withstand power and fuel outages under much morhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_heating_loads_superinsulated.pdf8/12/2015 6:26:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71532Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation CoolingThis study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality (IAQ) implications of residential ventilation cooling in all U.S. IECC climate zones. A computer modeling approach was adopted, using ahttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_energy_and_iaq_implications_of_residential_ventilation_cooling.pdf8/14/2015 9:50:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71802Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level Cold-Climate Home​​National programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-split-level-retrofit.pdf9/1/2015 2:51:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71892New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring LakeBuilding cost effective, high performance homes that provide superior comfort, health, and durability is the goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program. This cashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-zerh-mutual-housing.pdf9/14/2015 12:09:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70452New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Singer Village - A Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready Home, Derby, ConnecticutAfter progressively incorporating ENERGY STAR for Homes Versions 1, 2, and 3 into its standard practices over the years, builder Brookside Development was seeking to build an even more sustainable prohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_singer_village_zero_energy.pdf4/5/2015 10:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70272Energy Efficiency Measures to Incorporate into Remodeling ProjectsEnergy improvements in a home are often approached as one concerted effort, beginning with a simple walk-through assessment or more in-depth energy audit and followed by the installation of recommendehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/efficiency_measures_remodeling.pdf2/27/2014 10:31:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70282Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of LifeIn 2010, natural gas provided 54% of total residential space heating energy the U.S. on a source basis, or 3.5 Quadrillion Btu. Natural gas burned in furnaces accounted for 92% of that total, and boilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/improving-gas-furnace-performance.pdf 2/27/2015 10:56:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70332Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the NortheastDouble-stud walls insulated with cellulose or low-density spray foam can have R-values of 40 or higher. However, double-stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage whttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-doublestud-wall-northeast.pdf3/19/2015 5:36:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70492New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: EcoVillage: A Net Zero Energy Ready Community, Ithaca, New YorkThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings is working with the EcoVillage co-housing community and builder AquaZephyr in Ithaca, New York, on their third neighborhood called the Third Residentihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/04/f21/ba_case_study_ecovillage_zeroenergy_community.pdf4/15/2015 5:31:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70732Greenbelt Homes Pilot Program: Summary of Building Envelope Retrofits, Planned HVAC Equipment Upgrades, and Energy SavingsIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc, (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. GHhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbelt-homes-pilot-program.pdf5/26/2015 5:13:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70742New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: A Production Builder's Passive House - Denver, ColoradoBrookfield Home’s first project is in a community called Midtown in Denver, Colorado, in which the builder took on the challenge of increased energy efficiency by creating a Passive House (PH)-certifihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_production_passive_house.pdf5/27/2015 10:16:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70782Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Insulation Pre- and Post-Retrofit, Syracuse, New YorkIn this study, IBACOS, in collaboration with GreenHomes America, Inc., was contracted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to research exterior wall insulation solhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_exterior_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/27/2015 6:00:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70882New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WashingtonThe Woods is a 30-home, high- performance, energy efficient sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity (HFH). With Support from Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington State University (part of thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_ductless_heatpumps.pdf6/18/2015 5:45:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70512Exterior Insulation Implications for Heating and Cooling Systems in Cold ClimatesThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior-insulation-implications-heating-cooling-systems.pdf4/16/2015 3:34:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71342Climate-Specific Passive Building StandardsPassive design principles (super insulation, airtight envelopes, elimination of thermal bridges, etc.) - pioneered in North America in the 70s and 80s and refined in Europe in the 90s have proven to bhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/climate-specific-passive-building.pdf8/5/2015 4:04:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70822Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Greenbelt Homes, Inc. Pilot Retrofit ProjectIn the fall of 2010, a multiyear pilot energy efficiency retrofit project was undertaken by Greenbelt Homes, Inc., (GHI) a 1,566 home cooperative of circa 1930 and 1940 homes in Greenbelt, Maryland. Ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_greenbelt_retrofit.pdf6/9/2015 7:21:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72762Field Evaluation of Four Novel Roof Designs for Energy-Efficient Manufactured Homes​A five-bay roof test structure was built, instrumented and monitored in an effort to determine through field testing and analysis the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing enehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation-roof-designs-ee-manufactured-homes.pdf12/30/2015 4:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72062DOE ZERH Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota, Laurel Gardens #794, Nakomis, FLCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that got a HERS 51 without PV, with foam-filled masonry block walls with .75” rigid foam, furring strhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Habitat_SSarasota_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:26:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72512Building America Research-to-Market PlanThis report presents the Building America Research-to-Market Plan (Plan), including the integrated Building America Technology-to-Market Roadmaps (Roadmaps) that will guide Building America’s researchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/Building%20America%20Research%20to%20Market%20Plan-111715.pdf11/18/2015 10:58:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73202Brookfield Homes Passive House Performance EvaluationIn 2012-2013, IBACOS worked with a builder, Brookfield Homes in Denver, Colorado, to design and construct a Passive House certified model home. IBACOS used several modeling programs and calculation mehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65213.pdf2/25/2016 3:31:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73232Measure Guideline: Passive VentsThis guideline is intended to be useful to designers, decision makers, and contractors who implement passive ventilation strategies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65004.pdf2/29/2016 11:38:21 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73242Evaluation of Passive Vents in New Construction Multifamily BuildingsExhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air strategies are being implemented in high performance, new construction, multifamily buildings to meet program or code requirements for improved indoohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64758.pdf2/29/2016 11:46:50 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73422Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Savannah GardensThe Savannah Housing Department is leading sustainable and affordable housing development in Georgia. It partnered with Southface Energy Institute, a member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Partnershttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/66145.pdf3/16/2016 9:33:29 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73652Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesColumbia County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH) (New York, Climate Zone 5A) built a pair of townhomes to Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS+ 2015) criteria to explore approaches for achieving Passive Houhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65225.pdf3/21/2016 9:44:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73672Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured HomeThe country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65438.pdf3/22/2016 2:27:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73682Modular Zero Energy: BrightBuilt HomeWith funding from the Building America Program, part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with BrightBuilt Homhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65299.pdf3/22/2016 3:06:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73702NorthernSTAR 1-½-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable HousingThis demonstration project is an example of three high-performance measures applied to one house in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The selected vacant home was completely renovated by Urban Homeworks (UHW), https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65407.pdf3/25/2016 12:13:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73282Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine-Climate High-Performance Homes—Habitat for Humanity The WoodsThis final BA report focuses on the results of field testing, modeling, and monitoring of ductless mini-split heat pump hybrid heating systems in seven homes built and first occupied at various timehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65073.pdf2/29/2016 2:13:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73302Indirect Solar Water Heating in Single-Family, Zero Energy Ready HomesIn western Massachusetts, an affordable housing developer built a community of 20 homes with the goal of approaching zero energy consumption. In addition to excellent thermal envelopes and photovoltaihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65187.pdf2/29/2016 2:24:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74942HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Imery & Co, High-performance Bungalow, Roswell, GACase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 41 without PV or HERS 6 http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_imery_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:21:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74662Comparative Cooling Season Performance of Air Distribution Systems in Multistory Townhomes​IBACOS investigated the performance of a small-diameter high velocity heat pump system compared to a conventional system in a new construction triplex townhouse. A ductless heat pump system also was https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65315.pdf9/2/2016 1:36:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74902HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans, Beacon House, Deer Park, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 32 without PV or HERS 9 with Phttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_unitedwaylongisland_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:04:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73832Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Multifamily Zero Energy Ready Home AnalysisAvalonBay Communities, which is a large multifamily developer, was developing a three-building complex in Elmsford, New York. The buildings were planned to be certified to the ENERGY STAR® Homes Versihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/64763.pdf4/12/2016 11:35:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73342Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the SoutheastThe work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy performance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Enerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65258.pdf3/2/2016 9:52:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74102Mockup Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/mockup-small-diameter-air-distribution.pdf6/2/2016 9:17:36 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73732Modeling Enclosure Design in Above-Grade WallsBuilding Science Corporation modeled typically well-performing wall assemblies using Wärme und Feuchte instationär (WUFI) Version 5.3 software and demonstrated that these models agree with historic exhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65480.pdf3/31/2016 5:34:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73802Technology Solutions for New Homes Case Study: Columbia County Habitat for Humanity Passive TownhomesThe Columbia County (New York) Habitat for Humanity (Columbia County Habitat) affiliate has been experimenting with high-performance building since 2012, starting with ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes. Inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65226.pdf4/12/2016 11:18:32 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73862Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Accelerating the Delivery of Home-Performance Upgrades Using a Synergistic Business ModelThe Building America team NorthernSTAR investigated opportunities to use the massive customer networks of the home service industry as a means to connect homeowners to home-performance solutions. Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65334.pdf4/15/2016 9:32:26 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74052Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64860.pdf5/27/2016 12:39:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76422Comparative Performance of Two Ventilation Strategies in a Hot-Humid ClimateIn fiscal year 2013, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), and Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization (Florida HERO) began a collaborative effort tohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65457.pdf3/22/2017 1:06:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76452Building America Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Shallow Retrofit Results, Central and South FloridaThe Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), in collaboration with Florida Power & Light (FPL), is pursuing a phased residential energy-efficiency retrofit program in Florida. Researchers are looking to eshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67798.pdf3/22/2017 1:50:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76532Multifamily Heat Pump Water Heater EvaluationAlthough heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a high efficiency electric water heating solution for single family homes, central HPWHs for commercial orhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/66430.pdf3/30/2017 3:09:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48292Duct SealingThis information sheet describes correct sealing of duct work, furnaces, and air handlers.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct_sealing.pdf12/10/2010 2:18:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48052Common Advanced Framing DetailsThis information sheet explains the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/advanced_framing.pdf12/7/2010 4:48:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
46822Building America Best Practices Series: Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Marine Climate (Volume 11)With the measures described in this guide, builders in the marine climate can build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs fohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/marine_40_guide.pdf10/5/2010 11:26:42 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38452Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Asdal Builders, LLC, Pittsburgh, PAThis Building America fact sheet describes a retrofit to improve efficiency of a 1930s era bungalow in Pittsburgh.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_asdal_builders.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38402Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Hot-Humid Climate: HoustonHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_hh_houston_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38552Best Practices Solar Case Study: Pulte Homes - Civano, Tucson, ArizonaBuilding America factsheet on Pulte Homes, an energy-efficient home builder in hot dry climate using ducts in conditioned space, improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC, and solar hot water.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_civano.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
40682Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, WisconsinThis Building America Builders Challenge home features efficiency upgrades of geothermal heat pump, PV, solar hot water, and added insulation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/builder_spotlight_timobrien.pdf12/23/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33432Builder System Performance Package Targeting 30% - 40% Savings in Space Conditioning Energy Use: December 2002 - December 2003 The Consortium for Advanced Residential Building (CARB) describes recommended best practices to achieve 30% - 40% energy savings without compromising health or safety in houses built in cold climates,https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34560.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33762Basement Insulation. Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS) Technology Fact SheetThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33462Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate This Building America Best Practices guide book is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and watehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/36960.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33652Ceilings and Attics: Install Insulation and Provide Ventilation This document provides guidelines for installing insulation and managing ventilation through your attic.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26450.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38142Basement InsulationThis fact sheet advises how to create a comfortable basement environment that is free of moisture problems and easy to condition.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26455.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34642Slab Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to insulate slab-on-grade floors and control moisture, air leakage, termites, and radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29237.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34682Right-Size Heating and Cooling EquipmentThis fact sheet helps people choose the correct equipment size for heating and cooling to improve comfort and reduce costs, maintenance, and energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31318.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81442 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction, The Lupine Model, Fort Collins, COCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Revive_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:50:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77782DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry PlanThrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despitehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_thrive_lowry_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
78892Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2ALow-load homes can present a challenge when selecting appropriate space-conditioning equipment. Conventional, fixed-capacity heating and cooling equipment is often oversized for small homes, causing ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1421385.pdf3/29/2018 5:41:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76541Measure Guideline: Combined Space and Water Heating Installation and OptimizationCombined space and water heater (combi or combo) systems are defined by their dual functionality. Combi systems provide both space heating and water heating capabilities with a single heat source. Thihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65429.pdf3/30/2017 3:17:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76571Building America Case Study: High-Velocity Small-Diameter Duct System, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64162.pdf5/8/2017 6:20:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76481Measured Performance of a Varied Airflow Small-Diameter Duct SystemThis study tests the performance of a variable airflow small-diameter duct heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new construction unoccupied low-load test house in Pittsburgh, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64161.pdf3/22/2017 3:17:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76431Building America Case Study: Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4, LaFayette, Georgia (CZ4), and Savannah, Georgia (CZ2)The focus of this study is on the performance of HPWHs with several different duct configurations and their effects on whole building heating, cooling, and moisture loads. A.O. Smith 60 gallon Voltex https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64861.pdf3/22/2017 1:17:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76761Building America Case Study: Indoor Heat Pump Water Heaters During Summer in a Hot-Dry Climate, Redding, CaliforniaHeat pump water heaters offer a significant opportunity to improve water heating performance for the over 40% of U.S. households that heat domestic hot water using electric resistance storage water hehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64083.pdf6/19/2017 1:21:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76771Building America Case Study: Assessment of a Hybrid Retrofit Gas Water HeaterThis project completed a modeling evaluation of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank. This product would meet a significant market neehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64551.pdf6/20/2017 1:57:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76781Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field AssessmentThis project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, theyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/61313.pdf6/26/2017 12:01:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76721Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis report presents a cold-climate project that examines an alternative approach to ground source heat pump (GSHP) ground loop design. The innovative ground loop design is an attempt to reduce the inhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/60709.pdf6/9/2017 2:25:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74081Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes Case Study: Field Trial of an Aerosol-Based Enclosure Sealing TechnologyThis report presents the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelope air leaks using an aerosol sealing process developed by the Western Cooling Efficiency Centerhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/06/f32/field-trial-enclosure-sealing-tech.pdf6/1/2016 12:59:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73791Efficient Solutions for New Homes Case Study: BrightBuilt Home, Modular Zero EnergyWhen done well, modular home production can provide lower costs and excellent quality control (QC)—compared to conventional home building methods— while still allowing a great deal of customization. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/04/f30/65300.pdf4/12/2016 11:13:40 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73841Role of Solar Water Heating in Multifamily Zero Energy HomesWith support from the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program, the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) worked with a developer in western Massachusetts to evaluate a SDHW shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65405.pdf4/12/2016 4:32:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74911HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Row Homes at RidgeGate, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that met the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria and achieved a HERS 50 without PV or HERS 30 with PV.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrive_092716.pdf10/13/2016 5:09:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74631Evaluation of the Impact of Slab Foundation Heat Transfer on Heating and Cooling in FloridaHeat transfer to slab foundations has remained an area of building science with poor understanding over the last three decades of energy efficiency research. This is somewhat surprising since the areahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65355.pdf9/2/2016 12:37:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
74681Final Report: Cooling Seasonal Energy and Peak Demand Impacts of Improved Duct Insulation on Fixed-Capacity (SEER 13) and Variable-Capacity (SEER 22) Heat PumpsA new generation of central, ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems has come on the market, promising very high cooling and heating efficiency. Instead of cycling on at full capacity and then cyclhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64695.pdf9/14/2016 10:56:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76351Building America Case Study: Control Retrofits for Multifamily Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems, Brooklyn, New YorkDomestic hot water (DHW) heating is the second largest energy end use in U.S. buildings, exceeded only by space conditioning. Recirculation systems consisting of a pump and piping loop(s) are commonlyhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/ba/pdfs/64542.pdf3/21/2017 7:07:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
76301Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Race to Zero Energy Homes -- AppendixThis document is a set of appendices presenting technical discussion and references as a companion to the 'Building America FY 2016 Annual Report: Building America Is Driving Real Solutions in the Rachttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/67599.pdf3/21/2017 2:27:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73321Performance Analysis of a Modular Small-Diameter Air Distribution SystemThis report investigates the feasibility of using a home-run manifold small-diameter duct system to provide space-conditioning air to individual thermal zones in a low-load home. This compact layout https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64858.pdf3/2/2016 9:41:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73291Quantifying the Financial Benefits of Multifamily RetrofitsThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit analyzed building, energy, and financial program data as well as other public and private https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65082.pdf2/29/2016 2:20:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73711Technology Solutions for Existing Homes Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing BuildingsFor this project with the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team Home Innovation Research Labs, the retrofit insulated panels relied on an enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) for thermal resihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/03/f30/65184.pdf3/29/2016 9:33:56 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73251Retrofitting Garden-Style Apartments in Brooklyn, New YorkThis research effort sought to achieve a solution package that yields energy savings greater than 30% more than the existing conditions in a minimally intrusive, multifamily, retrofit project.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/65176.pdf2/29/2016 11:50:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73141Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Philadelphia Housing Authority Energy-Efficiency Turnover ProtocolsThe Philadelphia Housing Authority worked with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program to integrate energy-efficiency measures into the refurbishment process that each unit normally ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65354.pdf2/24/2016 5:11:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73151New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance and Costs of Ductless Heat Pumps in Marine Climate High-Performance HomesThe Woods is a sustainable community built by Habitat for Humanity in 2013. This community comprises 30 homes that are high-performance and energy-efficient. With support from Tacoma Public Utilities https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f30/ba_case_study_65074.pdf2/24/2016 5:28:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73161Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion VentingThis research is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlando, FL; Zone 2A), insulated with air permeable insulation (netted and blown fiberglass). Given thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64999.pdf2/25/2016 2:44:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72751Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test ProtocolCombustions safety is an important step in the process of upgrading homes for energy efficiency. There are several approaches used by field practitioners, but researchers have indicated that the test https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/12/f27/ba-case-study-combustion-safety-test-protocol.pdf12/30/2015 9:50:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72071DOE ZERH Case Study: Hammer and Hand, Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, North Plains, ORCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that got a HERS 49 without PV, or HERS 5 with PV, with 2x4 24” on center walls plus 8” exterior cavity togethttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HammerHand_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:29:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72181DOE ZERH Case Study: United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation, Patchogue, NYCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that got HERS 40 without PV, -3 with PV, with 2x4 16: on center walls with R-13.5 dense packed cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/UnitedWayLI_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:54:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72201Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot StudyThe aim of the research was to conduct a primary scoping study on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation-living space https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf10/7/2015 9:43:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72211Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateThe Building America team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) investigated a hybrid ventilation method that included the exhaust air from the crawl space as part of an ASHRAE 62.2-comhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation.pdf10/7/2015 10:12:30 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72271Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry WallsIn this project, the Building Science Corporation team studied a historic brick building in Lawrence, Massachusetts, which is being renovated into 10 condominium units and adding insulation to the inthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/ba-case-study-retrofit-embedded-wood-masonry-walls.pdf10/26/2015 3:08:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72771Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseA system of compact, buried ducts provides a high-performance and cost-effective solution for delivering conditioned air throughout the building. This report outlines research activities that are expehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/compact-buried-ducts-hot-humid.pdf1/8/2016 5:43:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72831Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily BuildingsThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) conducted research to gain more insight into passive vents. Because passive vents are meant to operate in a general environment of negative apahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/passive-vents-new-construction-multifamily.pdf1/27/2016 9:37:44 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72881Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home StandardThis report outlines the steps a developer can take when creating and implementing high performance standards such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/64820.pdf2/10/2016 7:08:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72891Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and TilesThis case study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America research team Building Science Corporation is a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate (Orlandhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/65000.pdf2/10/2016 7:48:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72911Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate HouseThis report presents the design and evaluation of an innovative wall system. This highly insulated (high-R) light-frame wall system for use above grade in residential buildings is referred to as Extenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/extended-plate-beam-wall-cold.pdf2/17/2016 10:06:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72921Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily BuildingsIn an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings, dedicated sources of outdoor air are being implemented. Passive vents are being selected by shttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65006.pdf2/17/2016 10:17:16 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72931Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on DemandProduction builders in the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado, now build 2,300-ft2 or larger homes that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® through the Certified Homehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64821.pdf2/17/2016 10:24:38 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72971New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate HouseWith U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program support, Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with K. Hovnanian Homes to demonstrate a new buried-duct design that is durable, energy efficiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65261.pdf2/22/2016 3:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73041New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Impact of Thermostat Placement in Low-Load Homes in Sunny ClimatesThe Building America team IBACOS has found that low-load homes (zero energy ready homes) have differing room-to-room load densities and highly variable load densities throughout the day and year becauhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_64633.pdf2/23/2016 8:42:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
73051Whole-House Solutions for Existing Homes: Supplemental Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump in the Hot-Humid ClimateThe Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction team that studied the effects of mini-split heat pumps in six central Florida homes.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/02/f29/ba_case_study_65367.pdf2/23/2016 9:24:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70831Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales, but it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/ba_case_study_tommy_williams_homes.pdf6/10/2015 12:09:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70871DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MinnesotaFor this project, Amaris worked with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) team, NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership, to develop the first Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) in Minnesota's cold climate usihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_zerh_amaris_homes.pdf6/17/2015 3:34:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71281Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/07/f24/ba_case_study_compartmentalization_aerosol.pdf7/20/2015 1:06:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71331Sealed Crawl Spaces with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold ClimateOne method of code-compliance for crawlspaces is to seal and insulate the crawlspace, rather than venting to the outdoors. However, codes require mechanical ventilation; either via conditioned supply https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed-crawl-space-whole-house-ventilation-cold.pdf8/5/2015 3:58:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71371Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs AssessmentLow-load options in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market are limited, so many new-construction housing units are being fitted with oversized equipment that results in penaltieshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_space_conditioning_assessment.pdf8/6/2015 5:18:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71381Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts Transformations, Inc., has extensive experience building high-performance homes - production and custom - in a variety of Massachusetts locations and uses mini-split heat pumps (MSHPs) for space condihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba_case_study_minisplit_heatpumps_northeast.pdf8/6/2015 5:40:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70911Business Solutions Case Study: Marketing Zero Energy Homes: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FloridaBuilding America research has shown that high-performance homes can potentially give builders an edge in the marketplace and can boost sales. But it doesn't happen automatically. It requires a tailorehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_lifestyle_homes.pdf6/22/2015 3:30:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70921Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose WallMoisture problems within the building shell can be caused by a number of factors including excess interior moisture that is transported into the wall through air leakage and vapor drive, bulk water inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f23/ba_case_study_hygrothermal_double-stud_cellulose.pdf6/22/2015 4:06:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70951Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the NortheastTransformations, Inc. has extensive experience building their high performance housing at a variety of Massachusetts locations, in both a production and custom home setting. The majority of their conshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/monitoring-mini-split-ductless-heatpumps.pdf7/6/2015 1:24:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71231Retrofitting a 1960s Split-Level, Cold-Climate HomeNational programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and numerous other utility air sealing programs have brought awareness to homeowners of the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits. Yet, thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/retrofitting-split-level-cold-climate-home.pdf7/14/2015 12:32:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70791Technology Solutions Case Study: Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in Two-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2, Southeastern United StatesIn many two-story homes, there are attic spaces above the first-floor of the home that border portions of the second-story conditioned space. These spaces have breaches of the air and thermal boundarihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_windwashing_solutions_florida_homes.pdf5/27/2015 6:46:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70811Validating Savings Claims of Cold Climate Zero Energy Ready HomesThis report details the validation methods used to analyze consumption at each of these homes. It includes a detailed end-use examination of consumptions from the following categories: 1) Heating, 2) https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/savings-claims-cold-climate-zerh.pdf6/9/2015 2:39:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70771Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulated Siding Retrofit in a Cold ClimateIn this study, the U.S. Department of Energy’s team Building America Partner¬ship for Improved Residential Construction (BA-PIRC) worked with Kinsley Construction Company to evaluate the real-world pehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_insulated_siding_retrofit_cold.pdf5/27/2015 5:32:12 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70501Cold Climate Foundation Retrofit Experimental Hygrothermal Performance: Cloquet Residential Research Facility Laboratory ResultsThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge because the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach addresses thermal and moisthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cloquet-residential-research-facility-lab.pdf4/16/2015 3:26:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70581Innovative Retrofit Insulation Strategies for Concrete Masonry FoundationsBasements in climates 6 and 7 can account for a fraction of a home's total heat loss when fully conditioned. Such foundations are a source of moisture, with convection in open block cavities redistribhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation-strategies-concrete-masonry.pdf5/8/2015 2:22:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70591Community-Scale Attic Retrofit and Home Energy Upgrade Data MiningResidential retrofit is an essential element of any comprehensive strategy for improving residential energy efficiency, yet remains a challenging proposition to sell to homeowners due to low levels ofhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/attic-retrofit-home-energy-data-mining.pdf5/8/2015 2:32:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70611Multifamily Envelope Leakage ModelThe objective of the 2013 research project was to develop the model for predicting fully guarded test results (FGT), using unguarded test data and specific building features of apartment units. The mohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily-envelope-leakage-model.pdf5/12/2015 3:35:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70621Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesIn this project,the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team worked with builders in California to implement wall assemblies meeting a U-value lower than 0.050 Btu/h-ft2-°F. ARBI and ihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_high-performance_walls_hot-dry.pdf5/13/2015 4:15:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70631Technology Solutions Case Study: Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet, MinnesotaThermal and moisture problems in existing basements create a unique challenge as the exterior face of the wall is not easily or inexpensively accessible. This approach by the NorthernSTAR Building Amehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/05/f22/ba_case_study_interior_foundation_insulation_retrofit.pdf5/13/2015 5:07:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70361Apartment Compartmentalization With an Aerosol-Based Sealing ProcessAir sealing of building enclosures is a difficult and time-consuming process. Current methods in new construction require laborers to physically locate small and sometimes large holes in multiple assehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/apartment-compartmentmentalization-aerosol-sealing.pdf3/26/2015 10:08:08 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70321Technology Solutions Case Study: Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, Devens, MassachusettsDouble stud walls have a higher risk of interior-sourced condensation moisture damage when compared with high-R approaches using exterior insulating sheathing. In this project, Building Science Corporhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_doublestud_wall_moisture.pdf3/17/2015 5:46:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70481Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater SelectionThis Strategy Guideline on proper water heater selection was developed by the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating prefehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy-guideline-water-heater-selection.pdf4/10/2015 10:40:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70381Technology Solutions Case Study: Overcoming Comfort Issues Due to Reduced Flow Room Air MixingEnergy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficient,https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_reduced_flow_room_airmixing.pdf3/26/2015 12:45:40 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70401Existing Whole-House Case Study: Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit - Sunnyvale, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America team Alliance for Residential Building Innovation and Allen Gilliland of One Sky Homes collaborated on a marine climate retrofit project designed to meet both Pashttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/03/f20/ba_case_study_sunnyvale_marine_retrofit.pdf3/26/2015 1:49:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71911Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold ClimateTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rafhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-unvented-roof-asphalt-shingles-cold.pdf9/21/2015 12:19:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71921Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power ElectronicsThis guide will show how DC power optimizers and microinverters (both known as module-level power electronics) are being used in new and/or retrofit, single and multifamily homes. https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-pv-module-level-power-electronics.pdf9/21/2015 12:27:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71931High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits​A more accurate assessment of slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings than traditionally possible is now feasible. This has been enabled by advances in whole building energy simulation withttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/slab-on-grade-foundation-insulation-retrofits.pdf9/23/2015 12:26:05 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71941Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold ClimatesTo better understand and characterize heating performance, the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), monitored seven inverter-driven Ahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-inverter-driven-heat-pumps-cold.pdf9/25/2015 11:23:37 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71961DOE ZERH Case Study: Addison Homes, Cobbler Lane, Simpsonville, SCCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed humid climate that got a HERS 41 without PV, with 2x4 16” on-center walls with 1 inch rigid foam, a sealed conditionehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Addison_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:22:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71811Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-Humid ClimatesTest houses with unvented roof assemblies were built to measure long-term moisture performance, in the Chicago area (5A) and the Houston area (2A). The Chicago-area test bed had seven experimental rahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/unvented-roofs-asphalt-shingles-cold-hothumid.pdf9/3/2015 11:58:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71871DOE ZERH Case Study: BrightLeaf Homes, McCormick Avenue, Brookfield, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 38 without PV, with staggered 2x4 studs every 8”on a 2x6 plate with dense-packed R-25 cellhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BrightLeaf_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf9/10/2015 2:39:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71881Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality ImpactsVentilation system effectiveness testing was conducted at two unoccupied, single-family, detached lab homes at the University of Texas - Tyler. Five ventilation system tests were conducted with variouhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/09/f26/ba-case-study-ventilation-system-air-quality-impacts_0.pdf9/14/2015 11:29:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71551Duct Leakage Repeatability TestingThe purpose of this report is to evaluate the repeatability of the three most significant measurement techniques for duct leakage using data from the literature and recently obtained field data. We wihttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_duct_leakage_repeatability_testing_.pdf8/14/2015 10:09:10 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71791Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry ClimatesDucts in conditioned space (DCS) represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. Various strategies exist for incorporating ducthttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/08/f25/ba-case-study-high-performance-ducts.pdf9/1/2015 2:46:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71411Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC ReturnsThis project improved the accuracy of air flow measurements used in commissioning California heating and air conditioning systems in Title 24 (Building and Appliance Efficiency Standards), thereby imphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/iain_walker_-_laboratory_evaluation_of_air_flow_measurement_methods_for_residential_hvac_returns_.pdf8/10/2015 4:45:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71471Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance HomesToday’s high performance green homes are reaching previously unheard of levels of airtightness and are using new materials, technologies and strategies, whose impacts on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) cannohttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/brennan_less_-_indoor_air_quality_in_24_california_residences_designed_as_high-performance_homes.pdf8/10/2015 6:02:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72091DOE ZERH Case Study: High Performance Homes, Chamberlain Court #75, Gettysburg, PACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that got a HERS 37 without PV, or HERS 23 with PV, with R-24 SIP walls, Basement with R-10 under slab, andhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/HighPerform_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:34:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72101DOE ZERH Case Study: KB Home, Double ZeroHouse 3.0, El Dorado Hill, CACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x4 walls 16” on center walls with R-15 cavithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/KBHome_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:38:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72111DOE ZERH Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Vision Hill Lot 1, Glendale, AZCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that got a HERS 52 without PV, or HERS -2 with PV, with 2x6 16” on center walls with R-14 ocsf plus R-4https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mandalay_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:40:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72121DOE ZERH Case Study: Mantell-Hecathorn Builders, Shenandoah Circle, Durango, COCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 50 without PV, or HERS 21 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-13 ccsf plus 3.5” blownhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Mantell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 5:42:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72021DOE ZERH Case Study: Dwell Development, Reclaimed Modern, Seattle, WACase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Dwell_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:16:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72031DOE ZERH Case Study: Evolutionary Home Builders, The Adaptation Home, Geneva, ILCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 30 without PV, with 2x8 24” on center walls with blown fiberglass and 4” polysio rigid foam; bhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Evolutionary_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:37:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72041DOE ZERH Case Study: Glastonbury Housesmith, Hickory Drive, South Glastonbury, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 29 without PV -23 with PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with 5.5 blown fiberglass and 2.75” rihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Glastonbury_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:41:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72051DOE ZERH Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Green Acres #20, #26, #28, New Paltz, NY Case study of three DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes in the cold climate that got a HERS of 26, 28, and 26 without PV or -3, -1, and -3.5 with PV; with R-22 ICFs, 10” ocsf plus https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/Greenhill_20_26_28__2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 4:50:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
72001DOE ZERH Case Study: Charles Thomas Homes, Anna Model, Omaha, NECase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 48 without PV, with 2x6 24” on center walls with R-23 blown fiberglass, ocsf at rim joists, bahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/CharlesThomas_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15_0.pdf10/6/2015 4:08:17 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
71981DOE ZERH Case Study: BPC Green Builders, Taft School, Watertown, CTCase study of a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that got a HERS 33 without PV or HERS -14 with PV, with 8.5” double 2x4 walls with 8.5” (R-32) blown cellulosehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/10/f27/BPCGreen_2015_DOE_ZER-HIA_casestudy_PNNL-10-5-15.pdf10/6/2015 3:36:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69171DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: AquaZephyr — Eco-Village-Ithaca, Ithaca, NYThis two-story, 1,664 ft2 home is one of 17 single-family and four duplex homes built as part of an energy-efficient cooperative. Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovatihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_AquaZephyr_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:47:02 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69181DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Brookside Development — Singer Village, Derby, CTThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is one of a development of seven two-story homes that garnered a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. Exceptional construction quality allowehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Brookside_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:02:22 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69191DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting — The Preserve, New Paltz, NYThese super-insulated homes all have R-22 insulated concrete form walls, R-20 closed-cell spray form under the slab, ground source heat pump, tight air sealing, and more—helping this builder to win a https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Greenhill_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:12:28 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69201DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: KB Home — Double ZeroHouse, Lancaster, CAThe home that won a Production Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards serves as a model for this builder, showcasing high-tech features including an electric car charging station; a comprhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_KBHome_DoubleZero_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 10:30:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69211DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: M Street Homes — Smartlux on Greenpark, Houston, TXThis builder certified its first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and won a Production Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. It is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_M%20Street_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:39:41 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69221DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes — Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZThe builder has certified 20 homes to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program and plans are underway for 50 more. Winner of a Production Builder prize in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the homes achiehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Mandalay_09-19-14.pdf10/2/2014 10:51:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69231DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: New Town Builders — The ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, COThe Grand Winner in the Production Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, this builder plans to convert all of its product lines to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home construction by the end https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_NewTownBuilders_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:01:19 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69241DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes — Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NMThis builder was honored for Most DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes Built in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. By July 2014, Palo Duro had completed 152 homes since the program began in 2013 (under the orhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Palo_Duro_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 11:07:55 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69251DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson — Church Community and Housing Corporation, Charlestown, RIThis DOE Zero Energy Ready Home garnered an Affordable Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, for its highly insulated construction, minisplit heat pump and water heater, and triple panehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Caldwell_Johnson_Afford_09-20-14.pdf10/2/2014 11:17:07 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: The Imery Group — Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GAThe first certified Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia was honored in the Custom Builder category of the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 2,811-ft2, two-story custom home has 2x6 advanced framed wahttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_ImeryGroup%2009-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:49:07 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69131DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: John Hubert Associates — EXIT-0 House, North Cape May, NJThis house is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder and won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The 1,871-ft2 home features advanced-framed above-grade walls https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_JohnHubert_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:57:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69141DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: One Sky Homes — Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CAThis builder took home the Grand Winner prize in the Custom Builder category in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards for its high performance building science approach. The builder used insulated concrehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_OneSky_9-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:19:20 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69151DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Promethean Homes — Gross-Shepard Residence, Charlottesville, VAThis is the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home for this builder, who earned a Custom Builder honor in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards. The home included rigid mineral wool board insulation over househttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/DOE_ZEH_Promthean_09-20-14_0.pdf10/2/2014 9:24:43 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69081DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amerisips Homes — Miller-Bloch Residence, Johns Island, SCFor this DOE Zero Energy Ready Home that won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, the builder uses structural insulated panels to construct the entire building shell, includinhttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Amerisips_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 4:27:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69091DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: BPC Green Builders — Trolle Residence, Danbury, CTThe builder of this 1,650-ft2 cabin won a Custom Home honor in the 2014 Housing Innovations Awards. The home meets Passive House Standards with 5.5-in. of foil-faced polysiocyanurate foam boards lininhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_BPC_Green_09-20-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:19:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Cobblestone Homes — 2014 Model Home, Midland, MIThis builder's first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home won a Custom Builder award in the 2014 Housing Innovation Awards, scored HERS 49 without PV or HERS 44 with 1.4 kW of PV, and served as a prototype and https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/DOE_ZEH_Cobblestone_09-19-14.pdf10/1/2014 5:29:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68501Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pilot Demonstration of Phased Retrofits in Florida Homes - Central and South Florida HomesIn this pilot project, the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction and Florida Power and Light are collaborating to retrofit a large number of homes using a phased approach https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/08/f18/ba_case_study_phased_retrofits_florida.pdf8/8/2014 7:17:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68541Impact of Natural Gas Appliances on Pollutant Levels in California HomesThis report presents results from the first year of a 2-year study, investigating associations of five air pollutants (CO, NO2, NOX, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde) with the presence of natural gas apphttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/impact_of_natural_gas_appliances.pdf8/14/2013 6:11:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68111Building America Guidance for Identifying and Overcoming Code, Standard, and Rating Method BarriersThis guidance document was prepared using the input from the meeting summarized in the draft CSI Roadmap to provide Building America research teams and partners with specific information and approachehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/csi_guidance.pdf6/17/2014 10:00:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68261Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final ReportThe Greenbuilt house is a 1980's era house in the Sacramento area that was a prominent part of Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Program. The house https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/greenbuilt_retrofit.pdf 7/2/2014 6:54:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68071Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback OperationFor years, conventional wisdom surrounding space heating has specified two points: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/06/f16/ba_case_study_hydronic_setback.pdf6/3/2014 1:43:33 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68861Air Leakage and Air Transfer Between Garage and Living SpaceThis research project focused on evaluation of air transfer between the garage and living space in a single-family detached home constructed by a production homebuilder in compliance with the 2009 Inthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_leakage_air_transfer.pdf9/16/2014 5:02:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68871Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe goal of this research is to provide durable and long-term water management solutions using exterior insulating sheathing as part of the water management system. It is possible to tape or seal the https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guideline_guidance.pdf9/17/2014 5:40:32 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68891Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Performance of a Hot-Dry Climate Whole-House Retrofit, Stockton, California The Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) team conducted a deep retrofit project within Stockton’s Large-Scale Retrofit Program that expanded on the standard package by adding HVAC, watehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_hotdry_wholehouse_retrofit.pdf9/19/2014 5:22:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68911Technology Solutions Case Study: Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System, New Smyrna, FloridaBuilder S.E. Volusia County Habitat for Humanity (SEVHFH) was interested in constructing a home to the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home standards. SEVHFH partners with DOE tehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_raised_ceiling_ducts.pdf9/19/2014 5:55:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68931Technology Solutions Case Study: Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing HomesBuilding science research supports installing exterior (soil side) foundation insulation as the optimal method to enhance the hygrothermal performance of new homes. With exterior foundation insulationhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_excavationless_foundation_insulation.pdf9/19/2014 6:12:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68941Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occuphttp://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/09/f18/ba_case_study_balancing_hydronic_multifamily.pdf9/23/2014 11:14:18 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68631Effect of Fuel Wobbe Number on Pollutant Emissions from Advanced Technology Residential Water Heaters: Results of Controlled ExperimentsThe research summarized in this report is part of a larger effort to evaluate the potential air quality impacts of using liquefied natural gas in California. A difference of potential importance betwehttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6626e_final.pdf8/14/2013 7:46:24 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
68371Performance Verification of Production-Scalable Energy-Efficient Solutions: Winchester/Camberley Homes Mixed-Humid Climate Winchester/Camberley Homes collaborated with the Building America team Partnership for Home Innovation to develop a new set of high performance home designs that could be applicable on a production schttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/production_scalable_efficiency.pdf 7/17/2014 6:38:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70101DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Boulder ZED Design Build - Boulder, ColoradoThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Boulder, Colorado, that scored HERS 38 without PV and 0 with PV. This 2,504 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls, superior insulation a ghttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_Boulder_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 12:46:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70121DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Durable Energy Builders - Houston, TexasThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Houston, Texas, that scored HERS 39 without PV and HERS 29 with PV. This 5,947 ft2 custom home has 11.5-inch ICF walls. The attic is insulatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_DurableEnergyBuilders_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:20:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70131DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Healthy Efficient Homes - Spirit Lake, IowaThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that scored HERS 41 without PV and HERS 28 with PV. This 3,048 ft2 custom home has advanced framed walls filled with 1.5 inhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_HealthyEfficientHomes_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:31:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70141DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Montlake Modern - Seattle, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 42 without PV and a -1 with PV. This 3,192 ft2 custom home has 6-inch SIP walls, a 12-inch SIP roof, an R-28 ICFhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TCLegend_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 1:45:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70151DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Leganza Residence - Greenbank, WashingtonThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Greenbank, Washington that scored HERS 37 without PV and a -5 with PV. This 1,955 ft2 custom home has 6.5-inch structural insulated panel (SIPhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_CliftonViewHome_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:13:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70161DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Near Zero Maine Home II - Vassalboro, MaineThis case study describes a DOE Zero Energy Ready home in Vassalboro, Maine, that scored HERS 35 without PV and HERS 11 with PV. This 1,200 ft2 home has 10.5-inch-thick double-walls with 3 layers of mhttp://cms.doe.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/01/f19/DOE_ZEH_TFullam_11-2014.pdf1/22/2015 2:39:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70171Addressing Kitchen Contaminants for Healthy, Low-Energy HomesCooking and cooking burners emit pollutants that can adversely affect indoor air quality in residences and significantly impact occupant health. Effective kitchen exhaust ventilation can reduce exposuhttp://eetd.lbl.gov/sites/all/files/lbnl-6547e.pdf1/29/2015 10:20:12 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70201High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry ClimatesHigh performance walls represent a high priority measure for moving the next generation of new homes to the Zero Net Energy performance level. The primary goal in improving wall thermal performance rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/high-performance-walls-hotdry-climates.pdf2/5/2015 4:20:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70241Airflow Resistance of Loose-Fill Mineral Fiber Insulations in Retrofit ApplicationsThis report expands on Building America Report 1109 by applying the experimental apparatus and test method to dense-pack retrofit applications using mineral fiber insulation materials. Three fiber glahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airflow-resistance-mineral-fiber-insultation.pdf2/17/2015 5:53:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70261Technology Solutions Case Study: Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1-1/2 Story Homes in Cold Climates, Minneapolis, MNThis case study describes the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership. This system is typically used in deep energy retrofits and is https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/02/f19/ba_case_study_roof-only_air_sealing_cold_0.pdf2/26/2014 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69951Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, MassachusettsThrough recent research efforts, CARB has been evaluating strategies and technologies that can make dramatic improvements in energy performance in multifamily buildings. In this project, the team helphttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_case_study_conway_apartments.pdf12/24/2014 2:54:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69961Residential Mechanical PrecoolingThis research conducted by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation team evaluated mechanical air conditioner pre-cooling strategies in homes throughout the United States. EnergyPlus modeling https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/residential-mechanical-precooling.pdf12/29/2014 9:49:03 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69911Building America Top Innovations 2014 Profile: Valuing Green in the Appraisal ProcessThis 2014 Top Innovation profile describes how Building America’s BARA team facilitated discussions between the Appraisal Institute and RESNET, paving the way for a groundbreaking agreement between thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/12/f19/ba_innovations_2014_green_appraisal.pdf12/24/2014 10:36:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69981Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential CodeIBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/duct-system-flammability-irc.pdf12/29/2014 10:10:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69991Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes​Energy efficiency upgrades reduce heating and cooling loads on a house. With enough load reduction and if the HVAC system warrants replacement, the HVAC system is often upgraded with a more efficienthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air-mixing-risks-retrofitted-homes.pdf12/29/2014 10:26:48 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
70041Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit SolutionsThis Measure Guideline describes a high performance enclosure retrofit package that uses mineral fiber insulation board, and is intended to serve contractors and designers seeking guidance for non-foahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/mineral-fiber-insulation-retrofit-solutions.pdf1/19/2015 10:00:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69671New Whole-House Case Study: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FloridaThe builder worked with Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings to design HERS-65 homes with energy-efficient heat pumps and programmable thermostats with humidity controls, foam-filled concretehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/ba_case_study_william_ryan_homes_2013.pdf11/2/2013 6:39:21 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69711Technology Solutions Case Study: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage PlanesThe energy efficiency-based financial benefits of adding exterior insulation are well accepted by the building industry, and using exterior insulation as the drainage plane is the next logical step. Thttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_insulating_sheathing_drainageplanes.pdf11/6/2014 5:00:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
69781Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Boiler Load Monitoring Controls, Chicago, IllinoisMost of Chicago’s older multifamily housing stock is heated by centrally metered steam or hydronic systems. The cost of heat is typically absorbed into the owner’s operating cost and is then passed tohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/11/f19/ba_case_study_boiler_load_monitoring_controls.pdf11/19/2013 5:05:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
56601An In-Depth Look at Ground Source Heat Pumps and Other Electric Loads in Two GreenMax HomesBuilding America research team Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) partnered with WPPI Energy to answer key research questions on in-field performance of ground-source heat pumps and https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ground_sourcehp_greenmax.pdf4/11/2012 12:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
54761Technical Highlight: NREL Evaluates the Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Walls to Improve the Accuracy of Building Energy Simulation ToolsThis technical highlight describes NREL research to develop models of uninsulated wall assemblies that help to improve the accuracy of building energy simulation tools when modeling potential energy shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tech_highlight_uninsul_walls.pdf1/10/2012 6:20:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
51841Summary of Needs and Opportunities from the 2011 Residential Energy Efficiency Meeting: Atlanta, Georgia, March 16-18, 2011 This meeting brought together more than 200 professionals representing organizations with vested interest in energy efficiency improvements in residential buildings. Participants identified or reinforhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/51289.pdf9/27/2011 5:26:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59291Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas HomesThe performance of three homes in San Antonio, Texas with identical floor plans and orientation were evaluated through a partnership between the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), CPS Energy, and Woohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/perf_sidebyside_txhomes.pdf 9/25/2012 12:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59311Measure Guideline: Wall Air Sealing and Insulation Methods in Existing Homes; An Overview of Opportunity and ProcessThis guide provides renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project. It also outlines the potential projhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_wall_airsealing.pdf 9/25/2012 12:46:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58871Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization PackagesThis project examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago brick bungalow. One strategy applies best practice https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/adv_weather_packages.pdf7/27/2012 6:40:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
58951A Feasibility Study: Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil DeliveryThe primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focushttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ductless_hydronic_dist.pdf8/8/2012 5:22:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59031Assessment of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Scoring ToolThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted a series of assessments of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed Home Energy Scoring Tool (HEST). This report is an assessment of thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/home_energy_score_assess.pdf8/20/2012 11:37:54 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60941Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture IssuesThe Building America program has recognized that most of the current housing stock is in need of energy related retrofits. One of the best ways of reducing the space conditioning energy consumption ishttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hygric_redistribution.pdf2/8/2013 6:40:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60971Expert Meeting Report: Energy Savings You Can Bank OnIn October 2011, ARBI organized and conducted an Experts’ Meeting on the topic of performance guarantees and financing vehicles for Energy Efficiency Upgrades. The meeting brought together technical, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_energy_savings_to_bankon.pdf2/15/2013 1:24:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61061Reducing Thermal Losses and Gains With Buried and Encapsulated Ducts in Hot-Humid ClimatesThe Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) monitored three houses in Jacksonville, FL, to investigate the effectiveness of encapsulated and encapsulated/buried ducts in reducing thermal https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/encaps_ducts_hothumid.pdf3/4/2013 12:23:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61401Building America Expert Meeting: Combustion SafetyThis is an overview of "The Best Approach to Combustion Safety in a Direct Vent World," held June 28, 2012, in San Antonio, TX. The objective of this Expert Meeting was to identify gaps and barriers https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_combustion_safety.pdf3/27/2013 12:39:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
61421Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid ClimateEnergy efficiency improvement as a component of comprehensive renovation was investigated under U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding of the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Conhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/energy_retrofit_study_hothumid.pdf 3/27/2013 1:20:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60771Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid ClimateResidential quality management systems have most often been designed for new home construction. To address quality in existing homes in the form of Scopes of Work (SOW), the NAHB Research Center beganhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/crawlspace_found_retrofit.pdf1/21/2013 11:14:14 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60801External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed WallsThe use of exterior insulation on a building is an accepted and effective means to increase the overall thermal resistance of the assembly that also has other advantages of improved water management ahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/insulation_masonry_woodframed_walls.pdf 1/21/2013 6:01:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60451Super Energy Efficient Design (S.E.E.D.) Home EvaluationThis report describes the results of evaluation by the Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team of the “Super Energy Efficient Design” (S.E.E.D) home, a 1,935 sq. ft.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/seed_home_eval.pdf12/21/2012 12:41:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
60231Strategy Guideline: Mitigation of Retrofit Risk FactorsThe Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI) Building America team is currently developing strategies designed to promote and achieve increased energy savings and promote upgrades in the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/strategy_guide_retrofit_risks.pdf12/10/2012 5:40:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59701Winchester/Camberley Homes New Construction Test House Design, Construction, and Short-Term Testing in a Mixed-Humid ClimateThe NAHB Research Center partnered with production builder Winchester/Camberley Homes to build a new construction test house in the mixed-humid climate zone of Silver Spring, MD in June 2011. The goalhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/winchester_camberly_mixedhumid.pdf10/24/2012 11:53:11 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59711Communication of Energy Efficiency Information to Remodelers: Lessons From Current PracticeThe effective communication of energy efficiency and building science information to remodeling contractors is achieved through varying formats, timelines, and modes depending on who is delivering thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/comm_ee_remodelers.pdf10/24/2012 1:10:44 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59741Achieving Very High Efficiency and Net Zero Energy in an Existing Home in a Hot-Humid Climate: Long-Term Utility and Monitoring DataThis study summarizes the first six months of detailed data collected on a single family home that experienced a series of retrofits targeting reductions in energy use. The project was designed to devhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/net_zero_hot_humid_data_rev.pdf10/29/2012 10:08:33 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
59751Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas FurnacesThis measure guideline covers installation of high-efficiency gas furnaces, including: when to install a high-efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure; how to identify and address risks; and the shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/highefficiency_gas_furnaces.pdf10/29/2012 6:32:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48621J. Cherry & Sons: Hot, Humid climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study describes highly efficient features of homes built by Cherry & Sons Home Builders in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cherry_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 12:58:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48691Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy SavingsThis case study profiles Veridian builder's Whitman “Welcome Home” prototype based upon Building America practices, which features a solar water heating system, high performance envelope, and high effhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/veridian_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 4:55:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48701Rural Development Inc.- Colrain: Near Zero EnergyThe design of this home incorporates efficiency and renewable energy systems effectively and affordably.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/rdi_colrain_case_study.pdf12/16/2010 6:19:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48781Wisdom Way Solar VillageThis article gives an overview of Wisdom Way Village, a community of affordable, sustainable solar homes in Greenfield, MA.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_wisdom_way_solar_village.pdf12/17/2010 1:25:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48791The Challenges of Basement InsulationThis study explores how effective inside insulation systems are at keeping basements dry as well as warm.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/in%20the%20news/HomeEnergy_The%20Challenges%20of%20Basement%20Insulation.pdf12/17/2010 1:30:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48801Designing and Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesA production builder’s efforts to identify better wall systems to use in homes led to the development of a disaster-resistant housing solution for the southeastern United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeenergy_designing_building_hurricane_resistant_homes.pdf12/17/2010 1:47:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48821ReVision Home: Building InsulationThis fact sheet describes the insulation used in the showcase ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/basf.pdf 12/17/2010 3:45:14 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48831ReVision Home: Exterior Insulation FinishThis fact sheet describes the exterior insulation used in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/dryvit.pdf12/17/2010 3:51:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48921ReVision Home: Solar Hot WaterThis fact sheet describes the solar hot water heating system installed in the ReVision Home in Las Vegas, NV.http://www.carb-swa.com/articles/retrofits/EagleSun.pdf12/20/2010 10:25:59 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48401High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air BarrierThis fact sheet provides information about properly air sealing garages from the living space.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing1.pdf12/15/2010 12:26:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48381Which Spray Foam Is Right For You?: Appropriate Applications for Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Foam InsulationThis guideline focuses on performance benefits and the potential performance limitations of open-cell and closed-cell spray polyurethane foam.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spray_foam_guide.pdf12/15/2010 12:04:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48441Multi-Family Construction Air Sealing GuideThis is a graphical guide to air sealing in multi-family construction.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multi-family_air_sealing_guide.pdf12/15/2010 1:26:22 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48511Are Your Multi-Family Buildings Accessible?This article highlights federal accessibility laws which may apply to a housing development, and also discusses common mistakes made in the field which, if avoided, will help to ensure compliance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multi-family_accessibility_guide.pdf12/15/2010 6:54:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48521What's Wrong with My Home? The simple answer may be…you.This fact sheet discusses how occupant behavior can have the greatest influence on energy use.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/homeowner_guide.pdf12/15/2010 6:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48531Tankless Water HeatersThis fact sheet gives an overview of function and energy-saving features of tankless water heaters.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/tankless_water_heaters.pdf12/15/2010 7:07:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49371Preliminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Callaway, FloridaThis case study reports on a near zero energy home in Callaway, FL. This paper briefly reviews the design and then focuses on the first four months of energy performance during the second half of 200http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1793-09.pdf1/14/2011 5:32:04 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49431Very Low Energy Homes in the United States: Perspectivies on Performance from Measured DataThis reports describes how Florida Solar Energy Center measured annual performance data from a dozen recent-vintage very low energy homes in North America. Many of the designs combine greater energy http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-RR-302-08.pdf1/17/2011 12:56:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49441NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling ConceptThis report describes an experimental evaluation that was conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates. The system http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/pdf/FSEC-CR-1771-08.pdf1/17/2011 1:08:26 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
49811Best Practices Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MAWisdom Way Solar Village is an appropriate moniker for the 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Greenfield, MA. The homes meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bp_ruraldevelopment_cold.pdf2/18/2011 11:14:17 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50001High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle Homes, Melbourne, FLLifeStyle Homes of Melbourne, Florida, is aiming for affordable net zeroenergy homes with help from Building America research partner Florida Solar Energy Centerhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_bc_lifestyle_hot-humid.pdf2/25/2011 11:36:51 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50181Builders Challenge Guide to 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Cold and Very Cold Climate – Volume 12 This document describes measures builders can use to construct homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% in the cold and very cold climate region of the United States.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/cold_climate_guide_40percent.pdf3/11/2011 11:48:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
50191Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes – Volume 13 Following Building America-sponsored research, this guide focuses on planning energy-efficient improvements for historic houses while preserving the home’s historic features, being aware of and adherihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/historic_homes_guide.pdf3/11/2011 11:55:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64421Validation of a Hot Water Distribution Model Using Laboratory and Field DataCharacterizing the performance of hot water distribution systems is a critical step in developing best practice guidelines for the design and installation of high performance hot water systems. Develhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hot_water_distribution_model.pdf8/7/2013 11:42:53 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64701Evaluation of Two CEDA Weatherization Pilot Implementations of an Exterior Insulation and Over-Clad Retrofit Strategy for Residential Masonry Buildings in ChicagoThis project examines the implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago—a free-standing two story two-family dwelling and a larger free-standinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_ceda_pilots.pdf9/4/2013 3:13:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64721Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate TownhomesIn 2009, Mass Development issued a RFP for teams to develop moderately priced high-efficiency homes on two sites within the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone. MassDevelopment, a Massachusetts agency thahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ftdevens_townhomes.pdf9/4/2013 3:42:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64741Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHfH) has partnered with Building Science Corporation to provide high performance affordable housing for 10 families in the retrofit of an existing brick buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/multifamily_masonry_retrofit.pdf9/4/2013 5:18:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62081Measure Guideline: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential BuildingsThis guideline provides building owners, professionals involved in multifamily audits, and contractors insights for improving the balance and tuning of steam systems. It provides readers an overview ohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_steam_system_balancing.pdf4/26/2013 6:38:29 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62131Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction While the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012) has been adopted at a national level, only two cold climate states have adopted it as their new home energy code. Understanding the rehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/assessing_foundation_insulation_strategies.pdf 4/30/2013 2:50:19 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62141Project Overcoat — An Exploration of Exterior Insulation Strategies for 1-½ Story Roof Applications in Cold Climates The development of an alternative method to interior-applied insulation strategies or exterior applied “band-aids” such as heat tapes and ice belts may help reduce energy needs of millions of 1-1/2 sthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/project_overcoat_exterior_insulation.pdf4/30/2013 6:02:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62671Variability in Measured Space Temperatures in 60 HomesThis report discusses the observed variability in indoor space temperature in a set of 60 homes located in Florida, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Temperature data were collected at 15-minute intehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/meas_space_temp_60homes.pdf6/4/2012 4:01:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
64771Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer BehaviorSmart homes hold the potential for increasing energy efficiency, decreasing costs of energy use, decreasing the carbon footprint by including renewable resources, and trans-forming the role of the occhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/smart_home_electric_energy.pdf9/5/2013 2:09:48 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
62801Technology Solutions Case Study: A Homeowner’s Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and ComfortThis fact sheet offers a step-by-step guide to proper installation of window air conditioning units, in order to improve energy efficiency, cost savings, and comfort for homeowners.https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ac_installation_guide.pdf6/18/2013 6:21:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65031Measured Performance of a Low Temperature Air Source Heat PumpA 4-ton Low Temperature Heat Pump (LTHP) manufactured by Hallowell International was installed in a residence near New Haven, Connecticut and monitored over two winters of operation. After attending thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low_temp_air_source_heat_pump.pdf10/9/2013 9:06:51 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65051Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Bay Ridge Gardens - Mixed Humid Affordable Multifamily Housing Deep Energy Retrofit, Annapolis, MarylandUnder this project, the BA-PIRC research team evaluated the installation, measured performance, and cost-effectiveness of efficiency upgrade measures for a tenant-in-place deep energy retrofit at the https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_bayridge_multifamily_retrofit.pdf10/11/2013 3:46:59 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65061Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, IllinoisSteam heated buildings often suffer from uneven heating as a result of poor control of the amount of steam entering each radiator. In order to satisfy the heating load to the coldest units, other unithttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/steam_system_balancing_tuning_multifamily_residential.pdf10/11/2013 3:51:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65321Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Next Generation Advanced FramingThis Top Innovation profile documents faster, smarter ways to employ three advanced framing techniques: continuous drywall, rim joist headers, and continuous sheathing for raised heel trusses.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-1-2_advanced_framing.pdf10/29/2013 4:38:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65341Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – High-Efficiency Window Air ConditionersThis Top Innovation profile explains how comprehensive performance testing by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory led to simple, affordable methods that homeowners could employ for increasing thehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_1-2-5_window_ac.pdf10/29/2013 5:00:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65351Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair GuideIn this Top Innovation profile, Building Science Corporation guides contractors through several options for repairing or replacing old windows to improve air sealing and thermal performance.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-8_window_rehab.pdf10/29/2013 5:08:16 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65371Building America Top Innovations 2013 Profile – Building America Solution CenterThis Top Innovation profile provides information about the Building America Solution Center created by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a web tool connecting users to thousands of pieces of builhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_innovations_3-1-10_basc.pdf10/29/2013 5:28:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65261Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Inverted Attic Bulkhead for HVAC Ductwork, Roseville, CaliforniaIn this project, the Building America research team, IBACOS, worked with K. Hovnanian Homes to monitor the effectiveness of the space conditioning system in a 2,253-ft single-story slab-on-grade ranchhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_inverted_attic_bulkhead.pdf10/29/2013 1:08:39 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65871DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, WashingtonTed Clifton, founder of Clifton View Homes, achieved an impressive Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 34 (without solar panels) on a two-story home completed in July 2011 that also earned him hhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CliftonView_062314.pdf11/25/2013 6:55:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65891DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study, Weiss Building & Development, LLC., System Home, River Forest, IllinoisThe Passive House Challenge Home located in River Forest, Illinois, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 3,600 ft2 two-story home (plus basement) that costs about $237 less per month to operate than a similar sihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Weiss_Passive-System_062414.pdf11/25/2013 7:15:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65911DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Caldwell and Johnson, Exeter, Rhode IslandThis house, constructed by Caldwell and Johnson, should save its owners $600 per year over the 2009 IECC with the help of efficiency measures such as walls with OSB sheathing and R-13 open cell spray https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_CaldwellJohnson_062314.pdf11/26/2013 12:47:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65941DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Preferred Builders, Old Greenwich, Connecticut The first Challenge Home built in New England features cool-roof shingles, HERS 20–42, and walls densely packed with blown fiberglass. This house won a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in the custom builhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PreferredBuilders_062414.pdf11/26/2013 1:47:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65951DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: StreetScape Development, LLC, Libertyville, IllinoisThese single-family, HERS 45 homes incorporate 2×6 wood framed walls with R-20 open cell spray insulation and OSB. The builder, StreetScape Development, won a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in the custhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_StreetScape_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:29:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65961DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Custom House, Devens, MassachusettsThis single-family home features a superinsulated shell with 12-inch double walls filled with open cell spray foam, as well as R-5 triple-pane windows. The 18.33 kW photovoltaic system can produce alhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Transformation_Custom_062414.pdf11/26/2013 3:42:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65521Technology Solutions Case Study: Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating SheathingThe addition of insulation to the exterior of buildings is an effective means of increasing the thermal resistance of wood-framed walls and mass masonry wall assemblies. Insulation on the exterior of https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_cladding_attachment.pdf11/11/2013 10:53:23 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65651Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Build San Antonio Green, San Antonio, TexasPNNL, FSEC, and CalcsPlus provided technical assistance to Build San Antonio Green on three deep energy retrofits. For this gut rehab they replaced the old roof with a steeper roof and replaced drywalhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_san_antonio_green.pdf11/18/2013 12:02:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65661Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, OregonThis case study lists project information, cost and energy efficiency performance data, energy efficiency measures and lessons learned for a 100-year-old home in Portland, Oregon, audited by Pacific Nhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_deep_energy_retrofit.pdf11/18/2013 12:08:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65681New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Ravenwood Homes and Energy Smart Home Plans, Inc., Cape Coral, FloridaPNNL, Florida HERO, and Energy Smart Home Plans helped Ravenwood Homes achieve a HERS 15 with PV or HERS 65 without PV on a home in Florida with SEER 16 AC, concrete block and rigid foam walls, high-phttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_ravenswood_energysmart.pdf11/19/2013 6:53:31 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
65711Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, FloridaPNNL and Calcs Plus helped the South Sarasota County Florida Habitat for Humanity retrofit a 1978 single-story home by stripping old drywall, air sealing concrete block walls, and installing rigid inshttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/11/f5/case_study_habitat_sarasota.pdf11/19/2013 7:12:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67101Building America Top Innovations 2012: Unvented, Conditioned AtticsThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing an unvented attic insulated along the roof line provides better energy performance than a vented attic when HVhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_1c_ba_innov_unventedconditionedattics_011713.pdf3/4/2013 7:25:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67171Building America Top Innovations 2012: Outside Air Ventilation ControllervenThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research showing how automated night ventilation can reduce cooling energy costs up to 40% and peak demand up to 50% in Calihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/1_3c_ba_innov_outsideairventcontroller_011713.pdf3/4/2013 8:00:10 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67251Building America Top Innovations 2012: Community Scale High Performance with Solar - Pulte HomesThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Pulte Homes of Tucson’s work with Building America to apply a suite of energy-efficiency measures integrated with passive solar design and solarhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_1i_ba_innov_pultehomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 1:20:37 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67271Building America Top Innovations 2012: ENERGY STAR for Homes SupportThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America’s technical support to ENERGY STAR for Homes, which has labeled more than 1.3 million ENERGY STAR homes that have delivered $23https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/2_3a_ba_innov_energystarforhomes_011713.pdf3/5/2013 2:37:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66961Technology Solutions Case Study: Replacement of Variable-Speed Motors for FurnacesIn conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. (PEG), the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) evaluatedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f7/case_study_variablespeed_furnacemotor.pdf2/19/2014 3:12:36 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67001Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers—Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback OperationConventional wisdom surrounding space heating has consistently stated two things: size the mechanical systems to the heating loads, and setting the thermostat back at night will result in energy savinhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_condensing_boilers.pdf2/25/2014 11:02:06 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67401Building America Top Innovations 2012: Thermal Bypass Air Barriers in the 2009 International Energy Conservation CodeThis Building America Top Innovations profile describes Building America research supporting Thermal Bypass Air Barrier requirements. Since these were adopted in the 2009 IECC, close to one million hohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/4_3d_ba_innov_thermalbypassairbarriers_011713.pdf3/5/2013 4:25:41 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67471Optimization of Ventilation Energy Demands and Indoor Air Quality in the ZEBRAlliance HomesHigh-performance homes require that ventilation energy demands and indoor air quality (IAQ) be simultaneously optimized. In this project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers attempted to bridge https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ventilation_airquality_zebralliance.pdf3/14/2014 4:07:20 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67491Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Applying Best Practices to Florida Local Government Retrofit Programs - Central FloridaIn some communities, local government and non-profit entities have funds to purchase and renovate distressed, foreclosed homes for resale in the affordable housing market. Numerous opportunities to imhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_florida_retrofit_programs.pdf3/20/2014 3:55:49 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67501New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: HVAC Design Strategy for a Hot-Humid Production Builder, Houston, TexasBuilding Science Corporation (BSC) worked directly with the David Weekley Homes - Houston division to develop a cost-effective design for moving the HVAC system into conditioned space. In addition, BShttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f12/case_study_hvac_design_hothumid.pdf3/20/2014 4:04:38 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67691Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction BoxesThis measure guideline offers additional recommendations to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designers for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junctionhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_flexible_duct_boxes.pdf4/2/2014 7:37:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
67341Building America Top Innovations 2012: Building Energy Optimization Analysis Method (BEopt)This Building America Top Innovations profile describes the DOE-sponsored BEopt software, which ensures a consistent analysis platform and accurate simulations. Many BEopt algorithms have been adoptedhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/01/f6/3_3a_ba_innov_beopt_011713_0.pdf3/5/2013 3:54:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66231Measured Whole-House Performance of TaC Studios Test HomeAs part of the NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Southface partnered with TaC Studios, an Atlanta-based architecture firm specializing in residential and light commercial design, on the consthttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/wholehouse_tac_studio_test.pdf12/24/2013 12:21:18 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66261Best Practices Case Study: CDC Realty, Inc. - Centennial Terrace, Tucson, AZCase study on CDC Realty who achieved HERS 70 by putting ducts in a conditioned attic insulated along the roofline with netted cellulose, R-5 rigid insulated sheathing over R-19 wall cavity insulationhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_cdc_centennial_hotdry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:02:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66271Best Practices Case Study: David Weekley Homes - Eagle Springs and Waterhaven, Houston, TXCase study describing David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, has qualified more than 1,240 homes for the DOE Builders Challenge. Advanced framed 2x6 walls with open headers and two-stud corners allow https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_david_weekley_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:07:01 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66281Best Practices Case Study: Green Coast Enterprises - Project Home Again, New Orleans, LACase study about Green Coast Enterprises, who received design assistance and analysis from Building America team Building Science Corporation to build 100 homes for New Orleans families displaced by Hhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_green_coast_hothumid.pdf12/31/2012 10:13:34 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66301Best Practices Case Study: Imagine Homes - Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TXThis case study describes Imagine Homes, who met Builders Challenge criteria on more than 200 homes in San Antonio with rigid foam exterior sheathing, ducts and air handler in conditioned space in a shttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_imagine_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 10:24:31 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66321Best Practices Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies - Armory Park Del Sol, Tucson, AZCase study of John Wesley Miller Companies, who built two net zero energy homes plus 97 other solar homes in Tucson, AZ. Masonry block walls with rigid foam exterior sheathing, rigid foam over the roohttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_miller_hotdrymixeddry.pdf 12/31/2012 10:36:04 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66361Best Practices Case Study: Quadrant Homes - Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WACase study of Quadrant Homes, a Seattle area builder who, despite the recession, sold three homes a day in the first half of 2009, by letting buyers choose from 300 floor plans and 10,000 options, inchttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_quadrant_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:49:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66371Best Practices Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc. - Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WCase study of Schneider Homes, who achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC with analysis and recommendations from DOE’s Building America including moving ducts and furnace into conditioned space, R-23https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_schneider_marine.pdf 12/31/2012 2:55:08 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66391Best Practices Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes -Gainesville, FLCase study of Tommy Williams Homes who has continued to outsell the competition with sales increasing despite the recession thanks to a systems-engineering approach developed with DOE’s Building Amerihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/case_study_40_tommywilliams_hothumid.pdf 12/31/2012 3:11:09 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66021DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico Palo Duro uses advanced framing techniques like 2x6 24-inch on-center framing, open headers above windows on non-load-bearing walls, 2-stud corners, ladder blocking where walls intersect, and single https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_PaloDuroHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66031DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Transformations, Inc., Production House, Devens, MassachusettsA collaboration with Building America team Building Science Corporation helped this builder win a 2013 Housing Innovation Award in 2013—a 2,508-ft2 home built on speculation in the Devens, MA, subdivihttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TransformationProduction_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:16:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66051DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Phoenix, Arizona This builder built fourteen homes in the Gordon Estates subdivision that achieved Challenge Home certification with HERS 38–58 on an affordable budget for homeowners. Every Mandalay home in the develohttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Mandalay_062414.pdf11/26/2013 6:47:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66061DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Ellenton, Florida In this 18-home community, all homes are LEED Platinum and meet ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 requirements, HERS 23–53. Half way through the project, Habitat for Humanity heard about the DOE Challenhttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/06/f22/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_Manatee_HabitatForHumanity_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:08:56 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66071DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Seattle, WashingtonThis house incorporates slab-on-grade, EPS roof, and radiant heating with an air-to-water heat pump that also preheats domestic hot water. Without counting in the solar panels, the home earns a home ehttps://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/10/f18/BA_ZeroEnergyReady_TCLegendHomes_062414.pdf11/26/2013 7:19:30 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
66571Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy RetrofitsExterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) are proprietary synthetic formulations that are applied to the exterior walls of buildings to serve as insulation and exterior cladding. The insulation thhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/exterior_insulation_system_der.pdf1/16/2014 5:49:35 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34701Pulte Homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-Saving System Trade-Offs for Hot, Dry Climates This document describes Pulte Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serve as a case study for energy efficient homes in hot, dry climates.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27158.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34001Crawlspace Insulation Fact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to manage moisture in the crawlspace, insulate crawlspace walls, insulate underflooring, handle ventilation, and manage radon.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/29238.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34091IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003 This report presents system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates that builders and contractors can use to construct homes that achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score between 86 https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34007.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34151Introduction to Buildings Systems Performance: Houses That Work II This report has five sections: an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot- Dry/Mixed-Dry.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/34585.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38371Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: ChicagoHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_c_chicago_dec08v2_r4.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38381Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: DenverHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_c_denver_dec08v2_r4.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34731Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Move In This document provides advice for healthy and affordable housing: practical recommendations for building, renovating, and maintaining housing.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32116.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34741Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing: Read This Before You Turn Over a UnitThis document helps landlords provide safe housing, keeping in mind the issues of asthma, health, ventilation, pests, and chemicals.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32115.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34781Moving toward Zero Energy Homes in CaliforniaThis brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that focuses on the future of homebuilding.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/37320.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33661Captain Planet Zero Energy SIPS Cottage Case Studies These case studies talk about the four essential ingredients that make a Zero Energy Home work.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/35016.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33471Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry ClimatesThis guidebook is a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot-dry and mixehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/38360.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34361Whole-House Approach Benefits Builders, Buyers, and the Environment Building America Program OverviewThis document provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative buildihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/27745.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34381Whole-House Ventilation Systems: Improved Control of Air QualityFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ whole-house ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26458.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34421Systems Engineering Saves Energy in Southwest, Pulte Homes--Tucson, ArizonaHouses being built in Tucson, Arizona, by Pulte Homes are part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program. These homes reduce electric air-conditioning bill and gas-heating bills by 30-https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/31701.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34441The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home This brochure describes the 2005 demonstration home designed by NREL and the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. The completed home produced 24% more energy than it consumed over 12 months.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/42591.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34541Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings The Van Geet home near Denver, Colorado, exemplifies the effectiveness of coupling energy conservation measures with renewable energy utilization in a modern residence.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/32765.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
34631Spot VentilationFact sheet for homeowners and contractors on how to employ spot ventilation in the home for comfort and safety.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26466.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33581Building America Residential System Research Results: Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Mixed-Humid Climates; January 2006 - December 2006 This report summarizes research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate Region on a cost-neutral basihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/39744.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
33591Combustion Equipment Safety Provide Safe Installation for Combustion Appliances; BTS Technology Fact Sheethttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26464.pdf1/18/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38431Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Mixed-Humid Climate: AtlantaHomes that provide substantial reductions in energy use and home-owner utility bills and recognizes the best practices for quality, comfort, health, and safety in the market.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/btp_mh_atlanta_dec08v2_r1.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38461Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Baltimore, MDThis is a Building America fact sheet on the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's rowhouse retrofit project, where four row houses in Baltimore, Maryland, were made energy efficient for low-income residehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_chesapeake_habitat.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38471Existing Homes Retrofit Case Study: Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB), Washington, D.C.This is a Building America fact sheet describing Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildiings (CARB) whole building retrofit process to renovate a 145-year-old home in Washington, D.C.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_cs_retrofit_carb.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
38541Best Practices Solar Case Study: John Wesley Miller Companies, Armory Park del Sol - Tucson, AZBuilding America factsheet on JW Miller, an energy-efficient home builder in hot/mixed dry climate using solar photovoltaics and hot water, efficient HVAC and duct system, and tankless water heater.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ba_solar_casestudy_jwmiller.pdf10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47841Building Science Corporation's Building America Quality Control ChecklistThe Building America Quality Control Checklist has been developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builhttp://www.buildingscience.com/documents/guides-and-manuals/gm-building-america-quality-control-checklist/view?topic=doctypes/guides-and-manuals12/6/2010 4:38:50 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47381Building America House Simulation Protocols - Revised October 2010This document was developed to track and manage progress toward multi-year, average whole-building energy reduction research goals for new construction and existing homes, using a consistent referencehttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/house_simulation_revised.pdf11/23/2010 10:32:57 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47511Green Dream IThis case study describes a joint project between Catholic Charities Archdiocese New Orleans’ program Operation Helping Hands, the Louisiana House Project (LaHouse), and Building Science Corporation thttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_I.pdf11/24/2010 1:42:58 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
47521Green Dream IIThis case study describes construction of a high-performance home in New Orleans designed to withstand 130 mph winds and built with flood-recoverable materials.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/new_orleans_green_dream_II.pdf11/24/2010 2:19:42 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48061Drainage Plane/Water Resistive Barrier for All ClimatesThis information sheet gives an overview of using drainage plane to control rainwater that can damage structures.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/drainage_plane.pdf12/7/2010 4:53:47 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48071Pan Flashing for Exterior Wall OpeningsThis information sheet explains the concept of pan flashing, different types, and proper installation.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/window_flashing.pdf12/7/2010 4:59:34 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48081Common Flashing DetailsThis information sheet describes the use of flashing to control rainwater around buildings.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/common_flashing.pdf12/8/2010 3:43:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48091Integrating Deck Ledger Board with Drainage PlaneThis information sheet describes proper installation of drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/deck_ledger.pdf12/8/2010 4:33:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48101Reservoir CladdingsThis information sheet explains how to properly decouple reservoir claddings from water sensitive materials of the wall assembly.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/reservoir_cladding.pdf12/8/2010 4:40:45 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48121Vapor Control Layer RecommendationsThis information sheet describes the level of vapor control required on the interior side of framed walls with typical fibrous cavity insulation (fibreglass, rockwool, or cellulose, based on DOE climahttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_control_layer.pdf12/8/2010 5:05:53 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48131Vapor Open AssembliesThis information sheet provides details about proper vapor control in assemblies.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_open_assemblies.pdf12/8/2010 6:14:55 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48141Vapor Permeance of Some Building MaterialsThis information sheet describes vapor permeance characteristics of the sheathing/cladding assembly as defined by the effective wet cup permeance of both the cladding and sheathing combined.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/vapor_permeance_chart.pdf12/8/2010 6:19:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48151Air Barriers—Airtight Drywall ApproachThis information sheet explains several steps to take to use gympsum board drywall properly to create a continuous and complete air barrier systemhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/airtight_drywall_approach.pdf12/8/2010 6:24:25 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48161Sealing Air Barrier PenetrationsThis information sheet explores various options for sealing air barrier penetrations.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealing_penetrations.pdf12/8/2010 6:53:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48171Air Sealing WindowsThis information sheet addresses windows and may also be applied to doors and other pre-assembled elements installed in building enclosures that also perform an air barrier function. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/air_sealing_windows.pdf12/8/2010 7:00:54 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48321Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment EfficiencyThis information sheet describes a series of measurements to evaluate a cooling system: air flow, pressures, temperatures, humidity levels, and power draw.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 2:54:52 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48331What's the Big Deal About Refrigerant Charge—Why Should the Builder or Homeowner Care?This information sheet provides details about saving energy through proper refrigerant charge. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/refrigerant_material.pdf12/10/2010 3:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48341Central Fan Integrated Ventilation SystemsThis information sheet describes one example of a ventilation system design, a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, a mechanical ventilation and pollutant source control to ensure that there ihttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/central_fan_ventilation_system.pdf 12/10/2010 3:09:57 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48351Supplemental Humidity ControlThis information sheet offers general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/supplemental_humidity.pdf12/10/2010 3:17:28 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48041Soil Gas ControlThis information sheet explains how to control pressure in foundation holes to minimize soil gas (radon, water vapor, herbicides, termiticides, methane, etc.) from getting into foundations. https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/soil_gas_control.pdf12/7/2010 4:42:15 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48261Sealed CombustionThis information sheet discusses the benefits of sealed combustion appliance units in order to ensure good indoor air quality.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/sealed_combustion.pdf12/9/2010 5:00:01 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
48281Ducts in Conditioned SpaceThis information sheet explains how moving the duct work and air handlers inside the thermal enclosure of a building can help prevent energy loss.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ducts_conditioned.pdf12/10/2010 2:14:06 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77751DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Amaris Homes, Afton ModelAmaris Homes built this 3,734-ft2 home in Afton, Minnesota, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water for the zoned https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_amaris_101217.pdf10/16/2017 5:54:03 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
77761DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Greenhill Contracting, Inc., Hickory RidgeGreenhill Contracting built this 3,912-ft2 house in Gardiner, New York, to the high-performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program. A highly efficient air-source heat pump heatshttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2017hiawinner_greenhill_101217.pdf10/16/2017 6:00:46 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79391HIA 2016 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Philgreen Construction, REVIVE North Star Plan, Fort Collins, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS -9 with PV, with 2x6 framed walls with spray foam cavity and rigid foam sheathing, a spray-fhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/hia_zeh-2016_revive_nstar_cs_pnnl_10-17-17.pdf10/25/2018 12:14:43 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
79211Extended Plate and Beam Wall SystemHome Innovation Research Labs studied the extended plate and beam wall (EP&B) system during a two-year period from mid-2015 to mid-2017 to determine the wall’s structural performance, moisture durabilhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/1439541.pdf7/3/2018 3:59:23 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80411DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Element Design Build, The New American Home, Henderson, NVCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a hot dry climate that got a HERS -17 with PV, with ICF basement walls, advanced framed above-grade walls, an unvented attic, https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_elementtanh_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:32:27 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80431DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Greenhill Contracting, Jewels Court, New Paltz, NYCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in a cold climate that got a HERS -11 with PV, with ICF walls, a spray foam-insulated unvented roof, and a ground-source heat pumphttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_greenhilljewel_013017.pdf5/6/2019 11:56:13 AM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80451DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, The Julia Plan, Hickory, NCCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in a mixed-humid climate that got a HERS 44 without PV, with 2x4 advanced framed walls with exterior rigid foam, an unvented chttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_habitatcatawba_013017.pdf5/6/2019 12:05:02 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
80601DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study HIA 2016: Thrive Home Builders, Hyland Village, Denver, COCase study of a DOE 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in a cold climate that got a HERS 28 with PV, with 2x4 double-wall framing, an insulated basement, an R-50 vented attic, a cenhttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/pdfs/doe_ch_case_studies/2016hiawinner_thrivehighland_013017.pdf5/6/2019 5:29:27 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81271Retrofit of Blown Attic Insulation in Existing HUD-Code Manufactured Homes: Needs Assessment ReportThis needs assessment was conducted by the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program and Building Science Corporation (BSC), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Techttps://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/73279.pdf8/12/2019 5:43:00 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America
81421 DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Foothills at the Dells, Prescott, AZCase study showing project and performance data and energy-efficiency measures for a DOE 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning home that was certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/BA_ZEH_CS_Mandalay_2019_PNNL_9-27-19.pdf10/18/2019 5:42:11 PM1/1/2016 12:00:00 AM3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM12Building Technologies OfficeBuilding America